Real estate truly shines when you understand how to unlock equity strategically.

.+  Leave doors unlocked(so they won't destroy your door)+  Fenced in yard? 

When we acquired the lot for North Sierra Condos, many passed on it. The overlooked site (operating as a BNB when we acquired) didn’t fit the typical mold for a multifamily development. But we saw an opportunity to cr...

I work with people to unlock that capital to generate the great passive income of a long term rental property, but without the hassle of being a landlord. 

To unlock these losses against W-2 income, you'd need to qualify for either Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) or meet material participation requirements under the short-term rental (STR) loophole—which doesn’t require REPS but does require average stays under 7 days and active involvement.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

@Neil Fray If you sell the Reno house, you’ll unlock around $600K in equity, allowing for a large down payment on a nicer home in Bakersfield with simpler finances and no added landlord responsibilities.

Super easy to install and control remotely and you get a notification every time it's locked or unlocked along with who did the locking. 

.- If you're unsure about selling just yet, explore a cash-out refinance on the duplex to fund a couple local deals and hold the asset longer term.Selling the duplex could unlock significant momentum, especially if you’re relocating and want your portfolio to align with your new life.

It’s definitely not a volume play everywhere, but in the right conditions, it can unlock some hidden gems.

For investors with little capital, or for deals that don’t work with traditional lending, it can unlock opportunities that others walk away from.Kind of like niche marketing—less volume, but sometimes higher margins or less competition.Appreciate the honest take though.