The Ultimate Guide to House Hacking a Des Moines Duplex

By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® & SRES® CPCU®  |  Smart Move Des Moines Build Wealth From Home With a Des Moines Duplex This guide covers house hacking Des Moines duplex options for first-time investors. House hacking a duplex lets you live in one unit and rent out the other — turning your home into an income-producing … Read more

2026 Guide: Building a Multi-State Real Estate Empire from Des Moines

By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® SRES® CPCU® | Smart Move Des Moines This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult qualified professionals before making investment decisions. Multi-state real estate investing Des Moines investors embrace is a powerful wealth strategy. Building wealth through real estate doesn’t stop at … Read more

Mastering 1031 Exchange Strategies for Iowa Real Estate Investments

The Complete Guide to 1031 Exchanges in Iowa: How Central Iowa Investors Defer Capital Gains and Build Wealth By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® & SRES® CPCU®  |  Smart Move Des Moines What Is a 1031 Exchange and Why Should Iowa Investors Care? The 1031 exchange Iowa investors rely on allows you to defer capital gains and … Read more

Iowa Tax Strategies for Multi-Location Real Estate Investors

By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® SRES® CPCU® | Smart Move Des Moines This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax or financial advice. Consult a qualified CPA or tax attorney before making investment decisions. Iowa tax strategies for real estate investors shape whether a multi-location portfolio compounds or leaks equity at every … Read more