Also, you'll likely need more than one property to replace your current income so you need to acquire multiple properties with the least additional capital.Rents follow property prices, with a 2 to 5 year lag.

Additionally, attend real estate classes that focus on running a real estate business and conducting the types of deals you’re interested in, such as wholesaling, long-term investing, and flipping properties. 

Additionally if the investor is reporting rental income and depreciating the asset on his income tax returns, wouldn't it be fairly easy to check via a title search to see that there is a mortgage recorded?  

I own 1 SFR in addition to my primary home that I live in.

In addition to BiggerPockets, I’d recommend “The Note Buyer’s Handbook” by Henry Harrison, “Real Estate Note Investing” by Dave Van Horn, and “The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Notes” by Steve Rachun — they’re solid go-to’s.

Additionally - those with existing higher rate mortgages will refi, those with equity will leverage and valuations of prime assets will sky rocket.

I usually start with 75-80% leverage because that is what my bank will allow and once my leverage is down to around 50%property due to improvements or market appreciation and/or loan pay down, I use it as collateral or cash-out refi to buy additional properties or I sell it to buy something bigger because I am focused on growing my business by expanding my portfolio.

What are some typical numbers or percentages you’ve seen in practiceYou're jumping to Step 2 (cost segregation numbers) while ignoring Step 1.Step 1 is to figure out if you have room to deduct additional depreciation.

There are deals that pencil but flipping in this market there are just additional factors you have to consider.

I’m a licensed realtor and investor based in California, and I work closely with builders and investors who do both fix & flips and new construction projects.From what I’ve seen, your decision between flipping and building often comes down to speed vs. scalability:Fix & flips can get you quicker returns and experience dealing with lenders, contractors, and resale dynamics.New builds take longer and require more capital upfront, but once your systems and subs are dialed in, the margins (and control) can be much higher.If you’re already comfortable with the building side, you might even do hybrid projects — like buying older homes on good lots, doing heavy remodels or additions, and building equity fast.I’d be happy to connect and share what’s been working for investors around Folsom and greater Sacramento right now.