If you qualify, accelerated depreciation from cost segregation can potentially offset W-2 or other active income.In a typical cost segregation study, roughly 15–30% of the property’s basis may be reclassified into shorter-life assets (5, 7, or 15 years), which can significantly increase first-year depreciation.Under the OBBBA, 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying short-life assets is now permanent for eligible property placed in service after Jan. 19, 2025.

That's interesting, because we do creative finance which is typically 10% down and taking over the existing 6% loan that has been paid down for a couple of years (say 24 months already paid for $1,500 a month is like saving something like $36,000 or so.

Curious what other Kansas City or other midwest landlords are doing for initial tenant pre-screening before scheduling showings.Do you typically use a short questionnaire, screening software, or just have a quick conversation first?

This can free up funds for new acquisitions while keeping the loan largely at the LLC level.Structuring & Underwriting – Lenders will typically want:• Proof of LLC ownership and operating agreement• Financials for the LLC and properties (rent rolls, expenses)• Proper insurance and title documentationThe key is finding a lender familiar with investment LLCs and cash-flow-based lending, as not all banks or brokers are set up for this.

From what we typically see with our borrowers, most flips are in and out around 6–7 months if the project runs smoothly.

Since its typically 100% commission based the income can be feast or famine.

Issues typically arise when problems are not identified upfront, leading to costly surprises on the back end.Thus Far I have been passing.

Hi Drew,That’s a great question.Seller financing is not very common in Hungary compared to some U.S. markets, as most residential transactions are typically handled through traditional bank financing or all-cash purchases.That said, in certain situations — such as older private owners looking to exit, estate sales, or properties in need of renovation — deferred payment structures or partial seller financing arrangements can occasionally be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.It tends to be more situational rather than a standardized practice here, especially in off-market transactions.

You can buy thease porperties for 90% off from the countys.I typically get 2 to 3 houses that turn into tax deeds and then I turn them into rentals.I have done very well over the years and I no longer work as an Electrical Engineer and my wife quit her job as a manager at a local hospotal because the rental inco.e.from tax lien sales has dwarfed out w2 job income.I also own a good many of these houses in a Self-directed ROTH IRA which makes all the rental income from these houses tax free for forever. 

I am considering a quick sale to capitalize a bit and then build an STR to hold but I am curious of what typically investors look for as minimum ROI goes.