All Forum Posts by: Julio Gonzalez

Great points here! Another factor to consider could be how asset class selection impacts the utility of these levers. For example, industrial properties often have lower land allocations and higher equipment allocations, whereas some retail centers might have heavy land basis depending on location.

Glad to have you as part of this community, Mustafa! Your civil engineering expertise is a huge asset. I'm excited to see how you blend it with real estate investing!

-Julio

Welcome to BiggerPocket, Santiago! Love your energy and curiosity. There are definitely ways to invest from abroad, and this community can help guide you! 

-Julio

Welcome to the community, Michelle! Your background is amazing, and you’re stepping into a great opportunity! I can’t wait to see what you build in Texas!

-Julio

Glad to have you here, Christopher! Queens is a smart place to start—wishing you success on your investing journey! 

-Julio

Welcome, and thank you for your service, Shameer! Love your mission, wishing you success as you build wealth and help others do the same! 

-Julio

Great to have you here, Ryan! You're taking the right first steps by networking and learning!

-Julio

At the end of the day, it comes down to weighing how much tax you'd owe versus the cost and stress of getting that $154k in financing.

It might also be worth having a CPA or qualified 1031 exchange advisor run the numbers on both paths to make a more informed decision.

Welcome to the community, Murilo! That’s a strong starting point—plenty of great info here to help you navigate your next move.

Sounds like you’re building something amazing, Oleg. Excited to see where real estate takes you!

-Julio