Understanding the nuances of each option is crucial for investors to make informed decisions that align with their financial goals and risk tolerance.I hope this clarifies the distinctions between Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and 1031 Exchanges. 

While an S-corp or an LLC taxed as an S-corp may be a good starting point for many when getting involved in flipping, there are some distinct advantages to a C-corp that, depending upon the individuals circumstance and goals, may make the C-corp well worth considering.

They did everything you mentioned except they went up 4 feet to make even drywall segments.

Flipping and buy&hold are two distinct strategies with very different goals - building wealth versus quick profit.

Huge segment of the population is priced out buying. 

Since you're living in one unit and renting the other three, with separate tax bills, utilities, and addresses, you have a solid argument to treat the rental portion as a distinct investment property eligible for bonus depreciation.Here's how it works:You can only depreciate the rental portion (3 of 4 units).A cost segregation study can identify components (e.g., flooring, HVAC, appliances) eligible for accelerated and bonus depreciation.The unit you live in is not depreciable, but the others qualify for full investment property tax treatment.However, to use the losses against your W-2 income, you’ll need to qualify under Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) or the Short-Term Rental (STR) loophole.

We focus on Yield on Cost.This distinction isn’t just a nuance—it’s the cornerstone of our development philosophy.

Quote from @Jay Hurst: Quote from @Chris Seveney: While this sounds like a good idea, I don’t see how a company like this can survive - such a small market segment and once rates level out and are more consistent they have not really be neededI know them.

This is a big distinction in the MF space as anything with 5+ units is considered "commercial" and the requirements and costs are different.How have you funded/financed your existing properties (I'm assuming you have 6, single family rentals?)? 

That is distinctly different from professional business that are national in scope and call themselves private lenders.