There's a few things you can do right now to be set up for success: First, set your goal, and understand that real estate is the long game (not get rich quick) despite what you might see on Youtube. 

I would love any advice or tips as I am going through this journey and working on finding my first property!

I’ve noticed increased interest in Indianapolis multi-family properties over the last year, especially in areas close to downtown and near major employers. For those already invested here, what trends are you seeing i...

Where are you now since that first purchase?

I partner with a management company that handles bookings and reimburses damages with proof and receipts.I want to maximize tax deductions and explore the possibility of reporting this income as active income (vs. passive) to access potential tax breaks.I’m considering opening a cleaning or property management LLC to support my STR business.

Any tips for building a reliable local team before pulling the trigger?

If you ever want to swap contractor tips, lender contacts, or talk deal strategy, I’d be happy to connect!

Now, why does the NC side of the Smokies look more attractive?

I will definitely take all advice and check them all right now for sure.

Accurate tracking now sets you up to maximize depreciation and reduce taxable gains later.Understand multi-state filings: Owning property out-of-state often triggers non-resident state tax filings.