Strategy considerations:Start with one or two properties to get your feet wet - whether it’s turnkey SFRs or small multifamily - and focus on cash flow and systems.Keep an eye on financing options that could allow you to leverage capital efficiently.

@Marcus Pender You're in a strong position to turn your short-term rental (STR) into a profitable, tax-efficient investment.

Brandon,Speaking from a Banker standpoint the most popular and cost efficient method to build your REI portfolio is a Cash Out Refinance.

Conducting a cost segregation study further accelerates depreciation deductions, reducing taxable income in the early years.If the investor has suspended or carried-forward passive losses, these may be applied to offset rental income, enhancing tax efficiency.

Appreciate any intel or advice as we are seeking an efficient sales path.

Our go-to cleaner is very efficient, and prices are standard, so it is easy to get estimates to our property owners because we normally know what the job is going to cost!

If you can find a niche that works and makes you more efficient, it changes everything.

I want to set things up correctly from both a liability protection and tax-efficiency standpoint but I’m not sure what the smartest approach is.I want to make sure I’m protected personally, while not overcomplicating things or eating up profits with unnecessary entity costs.If anyone has been through a similar situation—owning properties in more than one state—and can share what structure worked well (or what to avoid), I’d really appreciate the insights.Thanks in advance!

But, if you have to execute efficiently (like in a 1031X) due diligence is NON-negotiable.

You already have the right foundation with wholesaling experience — it’s just about tightening up the backend.Happy to chat and walk you through a few examples of how my clients structure their first flip for both cash flow and tax efficiency.