If you’re thinking about scaling into multifamily or cash-flowing rentals, Columbus could be a great market to diversify into.

Scaling takes more than finding deals—it’s about keeping your capital moving.Did you rely on partnerships, creative financing, or traditional loans when you started expanding?

W-2 or business income, which means I can’t actually use the depreciation that my rental properties produce.I am investing for long-term cash flow and appreciation, but the depreciation — which is a huge part of the return — is basically wasted on me right now.Because of that, I’m exploring the idea of bringing on a “depreciation-only partner.”Basic structure I’m thinking about:Partner contributes $10k–$20k toward the down paymentI contribute the rest (typically $30k–$40k depending on the deal)I handle all of the work: deal finding, due diligence, financing, property management, repairs, accounting, etc.I keep 100% of the equity, cash flow, appreciation, and long-term upsidePartner gets the depreciation for a set number of years (5, 8, or 10 depending on contribution amount)Partner gets their initial capital back at refinance or saleNo cash flow split, no equity split — just depreciation in exchange for helping me scale fasterVery similar to an LP position, but entirely backed by the tax benefitsFor someone in the 22–32% tax bracket, the annual tax savings from depreciation typically works out to a 6%–15% return on capital depending on their contribution tier.From my side, it lets me scale faster while not giving up equity or cash flow.My questions for the community:Has anyone structured a deal like this before?

It would definitely help accelerate your ability to scale your RE portfolio, especially with two streams of cash flow.

-Landlords want stable tenants, not weekenders.The MTR model hits the perfect balance between profit and peace of mind.Who else thinks 2025 is the year to scale MTRs?

Even the best property managers have to deal with many units because it is a low margin business, they need to scale to make it a viable business so you can’t expect them to be perfect or to get everything right.

Unless the litigation involves a manufacturing defect in the car, pass.

I'm just a few hours south of you in Celina, TX. 1 - Decided whether you want to try and be an operator or just a landlord to an operator (much different risk profile). 2 - See how others are doing it/find who's doing it in the market you want to be in and serve them/know them3 - The need is never ending, position yourself for at least some scale but prepare for it to take a while as not every house and neighborhood will work. 4 - Have a great attorney who knows the space IN YOUR MARKET to protect you.

Once you have that foundation, you can start scaling up confidently. 

But when you actually look at the numbers, most investors aren’t running the math correctly, and that misunderstanding is why a lot of people get stuck, overpay, or get burned on the refinance.If you want to scale using BRRRR in 2025, here’s the math you must get right.1.