Also having a ton of trouble finding multi-units that actually pass VA.

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return.5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space.6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

A few things we’re trying to figure out:- Is this type of setup advisable, or are we setting ourselves up for trouble?

Clickbait headlines promising “easy refunds” or “loopholes everyone qualifies for” can lead people into real trouble with the IRS.Some things that are often misunderstood:STR (short-term rental) rules: People sometimes assume they can deduct every expense without limitation or ignore occupancy thresholds.

.👉 Market takeaway: Strong spending keeps the economy out of trouble, but it also makes the Fed’s inflation fight harder.

., rent it out, use it temporarily), you can begin depreciation on the structure.Later, when you demolish the buildings, you would write off the remaining undepreciated basis as a loss—but only if the property was used in a business or income-producing activity before demo.If you demo right away without placing it in service, you lose depreciation benefits and must capitalize the demolition costs into the basis of the new development.So, waiting until 2026 to demolish may allow you to claim depreciation in 2025 and potentially deduct the remaining basis upon demo.

From our experience the following criteria have produced the best results for us:1)  Find someone that has enough scale to have a good contractor list.  200+ units seems like a reasonable minimum.2)  Deal with a company that is locally owned, when something big comes up you want to be dealing with the owner.  

Quote from @Brody Bice: I’m looking to build my first spec home but I’m having trouble finding a lender.

The deal has produced 1 single distribution in that time and now they have both stopped updating the LP's on the deal and have not had an updates this year.

You do not necessarily need to hire out to achieve that but if you are DIY for any of the above you need to produce professional results.3.