How you structure your seller conversations to actually get them to open upWhether a CRM is necessary early on, and which oneCreative financing opportunities people are finding off-marketWhat’s working today in this market — not just what used to workIf you’re consistently sourcing deals, I’d love to hear:- What channels produce actual contracts for you- Your monthly marketing budget (optional)- Mistakes to avoid-  Your #1 piece of advice for someone building a pipeline from scratchAppreciate any insight — trying to build a repeatable system instead of relying on luck or the occasional warm lead.Thanks in advance!

Obviously it’s a money grab but I also don’t have sympathy for not paying taxes or whatever is due especially on $1 million piece of raw land.

Tennessee’s rules and your net-worth gap are exactly why you want the legal and tax pieces talking to each other instead of using a one-size-fits-all S-corp answer.If you’d like, I can outline a “model structures” I use for couples in similar situations (pros/cons, how income and liability flow, etc.) so you have something concrete to discuss with your local attorney and CPA.

The big pieces are: (1) you must place the property in service before 12/31 that means livable, furnished, photographed, and actually listed; (2) you need to meet one of the STR material-participation tests, which usually means putting in 100+ hours yourself and doing more than anyone else; and (3) the cost seg firm needs enough time to run the study and deliver the report so your CPA can book the depreciation.

on the leverage piece, it's not generally smart to be at 100% leverage.

Clear Exit and Downside LanguageYour operating agreement should outline:How losses are allocatedWhat happens in a forced saleHow a refinance is handledBuyout options if one partner wants outGetting those pieces clear now protects both of you if the market shifts.This type of partnership is really about matching risk with reward.

Was most of the value derived from the network or the education piece?

And only your accountant can help you piece together how much tax you deferred in the first 1031.

That means paying off the LTR gives you peace of mind, but it is the least efficient move on paper.At the end of the day the numbers are one piece, and your comfort with leverage is the other.

Maximum Cash Flow• Rent-by-the-room can squeeze out the most cash flow, but it also brings more turnover, more personalities, and more moving pieces.• Small multifamily (2–4 units) is the steadier play, cleaner lending, cleaner management, and income that doesn’t collapse if one person moves out.As a first-time buyer, that stability matters.2.