Also, since this is effectively more CRE exposure, there might be an extra headwind there as well. 

It wasn’t an easy deal, but the numbers worked out, and the experience taught me a lot about patience and how relationships and renovation costs can effect a deal.

Wholesalers, realtor.com, networking with people.Spending time weekly for months and months or longer to acquire a property and merely make $300 a month cash flow just doesn't seem cost effective over the long term for me.

Hey BP community,I’m exploring a creative financing strategy and was wondering if anyone here has firsthand experience with this approach — or any insights on potential pitfalls or advantages.Here’s the general idea:Use a securities-backed line of credit (SBLOC) against my investment portfolio to purchase a rental property.Once the property is stabilized (rented and possibly improved), do a cash-out refinance to pay back the SBLOC and effectively recoup my initial investment.In theory, this seems like a way to:Move quickly on deals (cash offers are attractive)Avoid triggering a taxable event by selling securitiesRetain the upside of the invested portfolio while acquiring real estateBut I’m curious:Has anyone on here actually used a securities-backed line of credit (SBLOC or similar) to purchase a rental property?

I'm just getting into real estate and the idea of wholesaling, which I see as a low barrier, cost effective way of getting some deals and learning the ropes of contracts, property analysis, networking, etc.One question (of many) that I have is how to remain ethical in this business, especially without having much up front capital?

The effects of Section 179 include: reduction in the depreciable basis by the amount expensed, recapture upon sale, expensing limited to income within the trade or business, and carry forward of unused expense.

Proper planning can also improve your negotiating position in legal disputes and potentially lead to more favorable outcomes.To navigate these areas effectively, I strongly recommend working with qualified professionals, including a knowledgeable tax advisor who understands real estate and a seasoned asset protection attorney familiar with your specific goals and risk profile.

A clean slate allows you to visualize improvements more effectively and makes your upgrades more impactful.3.

But these are all nothing new, these have been in effect for some time now. 

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