My current buy box is single detached homes with 3 bedrooms, 2+ bathrooms, 2 car garage, and built since year 2000, and managed by professional management. 

I would either do it professionally, or not at all. 

Thus, while I always recommend working with qualified attorneys and tax professionals, it is especially important to do so in states like TN where you could easily dramatically increase your tax liability if things are not set up appropriately.In Florida, land trusts present a unique opportunity.

I’m Shakur, an agent and investor-focused professional based out of North Carolina.

That’s when students and young professionals start locking in housing.A couple tips that’ll make your first house hack smoother:• Don’t wait for summer to start marketing.

Professional photos (and sometimes even staging) can really maximize offers.

Shady contractors and Property Managers will run off or take your money and fail to deliver the home with a Section 8 tenant.Yes, this can be an issue, however there is nothing specifically shady about inner city real estate professionals that isn't equally true everywhere.

I love the attitude - both to post and to reach out to professionals early on in the journey.

For out-of-state investing, having a connected local team is key, and building that often comes from referrals, networking with other investors in the area, and leveraging professional connections like real estate agents, property managers, and lenders who know each other.

This also includes Investing more in professional photography doing Virtual walkthroughs and Matterports.