However, there is a better way.Cash-Out RefinanceIf you invest in a city where existing homes appreciate rapidly, you can grow your portfolio at a fraction of the cost of investing in a slow or no appreciation market.

"Survivors frequently suffered the “double victimization” of housing discrimination when landlords evicted or refused to rent to them because of “zero tolerance” policies on disturbing the peace, calls to police or violence committed by a member of the household or guest (whether authorized or not)."

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return.5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space.6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

most of that 6 months was UW, working w/ the lender, back and forth w/ boots on the ground team before we got it under contract since it was out of state. on large syndicated deals you don't typically get full roof access until that stage. we toured twice early on, roofs looked fine from the ground/aerial view (flat tpo). reports and investor commitments happen during that same period. 

With New Construction loans, investors can create value from the ground up and ride the wave of market momentum.Anyone here focusing on building vs. buying existing?

Congrats on becoming a Dad...my general thought is to not commit to anything until you are home and settled.

Is that annual amount based on the set/existing depreciation schedule from 2019 when it dropped off? 

They’re not just working harder; they’re working smarter with the S-Corporation tax strategy.But before we dive in, let’s clear one thing up:*This only works for active income.That means flipping, wholesaling, commissions, construction, or property management income.It does not apply to rental properties or long-term passive investments — and putting rentals inside an S-Corp is one of the worst tax mistakes you can make.Let’s break it all down:Step 1: Why the S-Corp Exists (and Who It’s For)An S-Corporation (S-Corp) is not a special type of company; it’s a tax election.You can form an LLC, then elect for it to be taxed as an S-Corp.It’s perfect for people earning active income — anything where you work for the money:-Flipping houses-Wholesaling deals-Real estate commissions-Property management fees-Contracting or constructionHere’s why:A sole proprietor or regular LLC pays self-employment tax (15.3%) on all net income.An S-Corp lets you split your income between:a “reasonable salary” (subject to payroll tax)and “distributions” (not subject to self-employment tax).That simple shift can easily save five figures a year once your business income hits the six-figure mark.Step 2: How the Wealthy Use It to Build Explosive WealthHere’s the play wealthy entrepreneurs use again and again:They pay themselves smart, not just more.Set a reasonable salary — what the IRS expects for your role — and take the rest as distributions to cut payroll taxes.They reinvest the savings.The extra cash that would’ve gone to taxes gets redeployed into more flips, marketing, or acquisitions — compounding their growth.They hire strategically.Many bring family members into legitimate roles, shifting income and creating generational wealth legally.They layer entities.Example:S-Corp runs the active business (flipping / wholesaling / management).LLCs hold the long-term rentals.That separation protects liability and keeps tax treatment clean.Why S-Corps Don’t Work for Rental PropertiesHere’s where many investors go wrong — using an S-Corp to hold rentals.

I've run the numbers and can see the 5 to 10 year IR/NPVs that exist in the market. 

It required a deep understanding of financials and analyzing the existing numbers of a property.