It took years to get here but is a beautiful thing. 

Now, if you run a title report and there is a lot of "hair" (liens, etc) on the deal, you wait until the auction because an auction will clear up a lot of the liens.Buying at auctin is a little more complex than most people think. 

That perspective translates beautifully into CRE site selection, development, and asset positioning.A few quick thoughts as you make the transition:1️⃣ Leverage what you already know.

Look at stale listings and price-reduced units.For current owners: trim expenses and keep units top-tier — travelers are getting picky again.For STR operators: underwrite conservatively (60–65 % annual occupancy) and keep a buffer for slower winter months.The fundamentals — beautiful beaches, limited land, and steady tourism — are still unbeatable.

The beauty of this way of building wealth is that it really doesn't matter where you do it.

Beautiful home.

Blood and hair samples?

With the 2025 “Beautiful Bill” officially bringing back 100% bonus depreciation, this question just got a whole lot more interesting.Here’s the real talk from a CPA’s perspective:Condos often have the edge.Because you don’t directly own the land, more of your purchase price goes toward “depreciable stuff” — like appliances, flooring, lighting, and fixtures that can be written off right away.Houses can still win.If the land value is low or there are big outdoor improvements (pool, driveway, fencing, etc.), those can also qualify for bonus depreciation.Key move: Do a cost segregation study.

After I started digging into crime stats and school ratings and looking at street views they didn't look so great though.We were just in Saratoga, NY and walked a beautiful house that we were talking about partnering on with a family member.

The Medlens turned this dated home into a beautifully updated property ready for market.