Or was it Equity Trust?

LTRs offer stability, while STRs can produce higher returns, but come with more risk and management needs.STR Tax Advantage: If you materially participate (100+ hours and more than anyone else), you can qualify for the STR loophole, allowing bonus depreciation to offset W-2 income, without needing full REPS status.Use Cost Segregation: Ask your CPA about doing a cost seg study to accelerate depreciation, especially if 100% bonus depreciation returns in 2025.Backup Options: If managing real estate feels overwhelming, consider a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) for a passive 1031 route, or an installment sale to spread the tax burden over time.Meet with your CPA and 1031 intermediary to ensure your reinvestment strategy is tax-optimized and aligns with your comfort level on risk and management.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I hope you're able to make lots of connections and learn a great deal about real estate investing and have opportunities to come.One thing I may recommend, if you haven't done so already, is to learn about Trusts and LLCs as you begin your real estate investment journey, either investing on your own or with partner investors.

Use a title company to record the Deed of Trust or Mortgage in your name.Loan TermsTypical private loans on flips or rentals are:6–12 months (for flips)8–12% interest1–2 points (charged upfront)Interest-only payments (mon What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Trust, but always verify.

Here in Boise, Pioneer Titleis a trusted local option that handles these transactions and can guide you through the process.

I trust very few human beings.

Any PMS with trust accounting, or any good bookkeeper/accountant should be able to handle it. 

For those of you actively flipping, BRRRRing, or working on small multifamily deals — how are you typically connecting with lenders you trust?

Make sure when you invest directly into real estate ownership that you protect yourself though the use of LLCs, trusts, and corporations as well - this can help both for peace of mind and be used to minimize and manage you taxes as well!