Converting part of the lake home into a short-term rental can generate non-passive income and unlock large depreciation write-offs.

DSCR PadSplit Cash-Out Refinance in Charlotte, NC — How a 3-Month History Unlocked GrowthAn investor in Charlotte operated a single-family home as a PadSplit—room-by-room with weekly payouts—and wanted to scale into the next acquisition without pausing to save a new down payment.

It can help you unlock equity and pay off your private or hard money lender without needing to show strong personal income.

If a CPA charges $3,000 but helps you unlock far greater tax savings or structure your strategy more efficiently, then the question shouldn’t be “why is it more expensive,” but “what kind of return am I getting for that investment?”

Refinancing has been a key move for many landlords looking to expand.
Cash-out refis can free up capital for new acquisitions while rate-term refis improve monthly cash flow.
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I’d start with lenders who specifically market themselves as “IRA non-recourse loan” providers.My view on it, it’s a solid tool for unlocking 401k/IRA money for real estate, but the costs and restrictions are real.

You’re absolutely right strategies like BRRRR and DSCR can really unlock growth when structured properly, and I love helping investors set themselves up for long-term scalability.Looking forward to sharing what I know, learning from everyone here, and building strong connections that create real value for the community!

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@Avideh HaghighiAvideh, love your vision — adding ADUs and leveraging SB9 is one of the smartest ways to unlock hidden value in SoCal right now.