There is not a one size fits all approach for what the optimal order of funding is. 

Out of the 5 bedrooms, they have rented out 2 bedrooms.Brother A is moving to a different state soon and his bedroom will soon be rented out.How can this living situation be best tax optimized?

@Dominic Emory Maintaining your money's momentum is a challenge in the current market.Properties are not increasing in value by double digit percentages right now.So, it is a challenge to pull your funds back out of a property purchase.You'll have to be picky about the deals you pursue to pull it off.House-Hacking, living in a property whil improving & renting it, is one of the best strategies to get started.The more work a property needs => the better the price you should get!

Here are three ways professional, proactive maintenance can make a real difference:It Reduces Turnover (and the Cost That Comes With It): A well-maintained property is a happy tenant's home.

While keeping cash deployed in new opportunities can maximize potential returns, maintaining a reasonable reserve ensures you're prepared for the unexpected and can sustain your investments over the long term. 

Curious if to has anyone has heard of anyone in real estate optimizing their websites to funnel traffic from these chat bots?

Understanding the risks of any of this causing the bank to call the mortgage Defaulting on the note and not maintaining your property (aka THEIR asset) would be cause for them to call on the note but outside of that you're realistically fine. 

I’m looking for some best practices on starting and maintaining LLCs in TX, TN and FL (on a cheap basis…not trying to do everything using a service or having each single family home in each LLC as that would make costs balloon out of control).  

In NH/NE, having a solid RE attorney who understands entity structuring and estate planning will be a huge asset — a lot of investors here recommend asking your CPA for referrals since they often work closely with attorneys.As for pivoting with purpose, many investors in your shoes start by clarifying whether they want to optimize for cash flow, appreciation, or lifestyle flexibility — that decision usually shapes whether they lean toward multifamily, short-term rentals, or commercial.

Because our systems are so dialed in and we've optimized them over 10 years, the VA is not overwhelmed.