It's not perfect, but its the main strategy I utilize to grow my portfolio without having to wait until I save enough cash.Other options are: loans from friends/family, Hard-money lender (can lend up to 100% on great deals), and seller-financing (may be willing to carry most of the debt or a secondary position). 

High earners can reduce this gap through proactive, customized planning.Effective strategies include maximizing retirement contributions through defined benefit or solo 401(k) plans, leveraging cost segregation to accelerate real estate depreciation, and utilizing donor-advised funds for tax-efficient charitable giving.

It is very nice to not have any role in tenant utilities.  

Things like no charge offs, no bankruptcies, no accounts in collections, no accounts delinquent by ____ or more days (fill in the blank with 30, 60 or 90), no delinquent utility accounts, etc.But you have to be realistic in setting your criteria, the neighborhood demographics determine for the most part the characteristics of tenants that live in that neighborhood.

I'm investing out of state, and utilize AI to confirm demographics and trends of various neighborhoods.

.- Actual Vacancy = Up to 1 to 1.5 month (conservative, not including holding costs, i.e. utilities), $2,800-4200 (Get Average Days on Market for Duplexes/leasings from Realtor/agent or even research yourself)- Operating Expenses.

So, the large national websites I run did get hit on number of leads but not significant because most of the loss comes from 'informational queries' rather than from 'transactional' ones.In my humble opinion, local businesses (including investors) are safe since they have the luxury of utilizing another Google's popular product - Google Maps - which is (at this point of time) quite insulated from AI overviews. 

Instead, they will utilize refrigerants with lower global warming potential, primarily R-454B and R-32.

The property owner signs a lease and begins collecting passive income.CompensationAgreements may offer either fixed monthly payments or a share of the revenue generated by the charging station.Properties Best Suited for EV ChargingCertain property types are particularly well-positioned to host EV chargers:Retail centers and malls – Allow customers to charge while shopping.Office buildings – Appeal to tenants and employees with EVs.Multifamily units – Increasingly sought after by renters.Industrial parks – Growing demand for fleet vehicle charging.Hotels – Overnight guests often plan their stays based on charging access.Added Value to Your PropertyEV charging can enhance more than just income:Improves tenant satisfactionIncreases lease renewal likelihoodContributes to environmental and sustainability goalsDifferentiates your property in a competitive marketFinancial IncentivesGovernment and utility-backed programs can significantly offset installation costs:Federal Tax Credit – Up to 30% of the project cost, capped at $100,000 per charging unitState and Utility Rebates – Vary by location, with some offering generous subsidiesThese programs are often accessible when working in partnership with charging providers or developers.What Charging Networks Look ForTo be considered for a partnership, a property generally needs to offer:Reliable electrical infrastructure (240V or higher)Accessible, visible off-street parkingSteady foot or vehicle trafficParking situations with longer dwell times (10+ minutes)Steps to Explore the OpportunityEvaluate Your SiteConsider tenant needs, traffic patterns, and parking layout.Reach Out to Charging ProvidersExplore options with companies seeking site partnerships.Review Lease Terms CarefullyLegal guidance is recommended to ensure the agreement aligns with your interests.Communicate With TenantsOnce installed, let tenants or occupants know about the new amenity.ConclusionElectric vehicle charging is not just a modern convenience—it’s a step toward the future of real estate.

. * Short-Term Rentals (STR): For STR potential, we utilize specialized tools like STRIQ and AirDNA.