Classic house hack to portfolio approach.What is your sense of rent comps in the Exeter area?

But like many emerging investors, you're hitting that classic catch-22 between finding a deal and locking in a GC.Here’s what works in your situation: start building relationships with contractors now, even before you have a deal.

Nothing kept tax optimization front and center.As a software developer, I made the classic mistake: "I'll just build my own."

We have 80-100 golf courses in the region, are now hosting the Myrtle Beach Classic PGA Tour event, and have long hosted the World Amateur Championship - a massive event with a field of over 3,000 golfers from around the world. 

(In case you're too young to catch this, I was referencing a classic song by Paul Simon)The starting point is who this bookkeeping will be for: yourself to monitor your business?

@Jessica YuanThis is the classic question.

Here are a few strategies that have worked well for finding deals and buyers:**Finding Deals:**- Driving for dollars is a classic - look for boarded-up windows, overgrown yards, and code violation signs- PropStream and BatchLeads can help you pull targeted lists (pre-foreclosure, absentee owners, tax delinquent)- Direct mail still works, but you need volume and consistency - don't give up after one campaign- Networking with probate attorneys and estate planners can get you access to motivated sellers before anyone else**Finding Buyers:**- Go to local REIA meetings and introduce yourself - cash buyers are always looking for good deals- Build a buyers list by offering free market reports for your target area- Check who's buying in your market via public records or PropertyRadar- Facebook groups for local real estate investors can also be goldThe key is that once you have a truly good deal at the right price, buyers come out of the woodwork.

Michael, this is a classic liquidity vs. cash flow decision.

However, if the property is fully marketed, it's essential to physically visit the site to make informed decisions.During the property tour, I make it a point to see various units, including classic, updated, and down units.

Classic Catch-22.What does the IRS want, then?