Layer referrals by telling every PM, GC, loan officer, and title rep your buy box and asking, “Who do you know that needs a fast, as‑is sale?”

All my rental income and expenses pertaining directly to them go on the E.. but the E doesn’t allow you to deduct any mileage or say a home office.. or any losses you take “at the office”.

The supply however is very scarce at the moment due to the tremendous value of campus homes and their potential to print $$$$.

Quote from @Nikel Berry: What would really be good is going to local meetups, getting people that are flipping in your market to sit down with you for lunch or go to their office when they have time.

The real levers are:Making sure every legit business cost is captured (interest, points, utilities during rehab, mileage, tools, insurance, education, % of home office, etc.).Looking at entity structure (often an S-corp once profits are consistent) andPlanning ahead for next year with things like a solo 401(k) when you know you’ll have flip income.Short version: tighten up your write-offs now, pay what you owe this year, and use this as the baseline to build a more tax-efficient setup before your next round of deals.

Office is in Kirkland but they serve the whole sound.

Too limited control over supply. 

STR supply has pushed down revenues.

There appears to be a good amount of supply in the area too.

Start with zoning, not construction.Before you even think about architects or builders, call the city planning office and confirm:• What zoning is required for multifamily/BTR• Minimum lot size• Density limits• Parking/utility requirementsHalf the battle is just knowing what the land allows.2.