As a real-estate investor: is this a moment to double down on deals or sit tight?

Also, be sure to understand what will happen if you need to evict during the midway point of your tenant's tenancy, meaning you will not want to have to recover a rental unit while sitting on an excessive amount of cash paid for rent by that tenant over a six-month period. 

Sellers — if you’ve got an FHA or VA loan with a low balance, you might be sitting on a hidden goldmine.Success Story 1👇A client in Fallon, NV had started renovations—tore out the kitchen, bathroom, and flooring—then realized they couldn’t afford to finish.

So those suspended losses may realistically sit unused for many years.The key issue is that depreciation recapture still applies at sale whether I ever used the depreciation or not (it’s based on “allowable” depreciation).

The lender that partnered with us on it has decided to do most of the work ourselves, which has saved money, but has slowed down the process, we are currently sitting at 6 months in, and are hoping to have it listed by the end of 2025. 

Sit down with your lawyer or financial advisor and explain your future and have them explain the above.  

There isn’t a universal “best” — there’s only what best aligns with your goals and your uncle’s expectations.Before looking at another listing on CREXI or LoopNet, I’d encourage you to sit down with him and get clear on a few things:• What kind of annual return is he expecting?

Hidden risks most investors missRisk #1: Someone reports you for creating a “duplex”Usually triggered by:Two full kitchensFire separation doorsAdvertising separate “units” on ZillowIf you avoid that, 99% of issues disappear.Risk #2: A downstairs bedroom without proper egressThis is the most common code violation on these setups.If you convert a garage, the inspector will want:Window height within egress codeMinimum ceiling heightHVAC that meets Florida energy codeNo sleeping room opening directly into garage space (if garage door stays)Risk #3: Flood zonesSeminole Heights has pockets of funky elevation requirements.If your garage slab sits low, you may need:Flood ventsElevated electricalWorth checking before sinking money.5.

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The Long Game: sit back and wait it out...