By leveraging alternative financing, government programs, and creative deal structures, developers can unlock strong returns in overlooked areas.The key?

You can get 7 days of BP Pro free and unlock all the customizable analysis features 👉 Start your free trial hereThis is all part of our mission to make investor-grade tools more accessible—whether you’re analyzing your first deal or your fiftieth.I want to know - Have you used BiggerDeals yet?

I'm just wondering what the value is of having smart locks, for when a plumber comes by and I can't meet him so I can unlock remotely?   

Thanks.Hi Courtney,BiggerPockets Pro members get access to all Stessa core (free tier) functionality – plus unlock exclusive access to advanced features, like unlimited portfolios and Schedule of Real Estate Owned (SREO), all at no additional cost.BiggerPockets Pro members have free access to all Stessa’s featured benefits as well as advanced features, like unlimited portfolios and Schedule of Real Estate Owned (SREO) – giving Pro members exclusive value not offered to Stessa Free members.Simplify tax time and help maximize deductions Organize financial data and accountingEasily track key property metrics to optimize and boost ROI. 

The biggest lesson was understanding how critical local knowledge and relationships can be in unlocking hidden opportunities.

I have a large amount of passive losses on these rentals which can only be unlocked by selling since I'm not a Real Estate Professional and can't offset my W2 income with these losses.I'm going to try one more time with Nevada. 

We're witnessing the simultaneous breakdown of traditional financing mechanisms (extend-and-pretend ending), market pricing discovery (DSCR giving way to debt yield), and sector dynamics (office declining, industrial rising) while new players fill the void with different approaches to risk and control.The Fed's September decision becomes crucial not just for monetary policy but as a potential catalyst for unlocking the frozen $23 billion in CMBS maturities and broader market liquidity.

STRs cannot be thrown into the same aggregation election that you use when qualifying for REPS.The only way to unlock STR losses is to pass material participation, and pass it specifically for STRs.Myth 6: STRs are reported on Schedule C instead of Schedule EThis myth comes from misunderstanding the IRS instructions that were specifically written to be confusing.

Mindful of the fact that if rates drop and I can refinance that will unlock cash flow as well.The way I'm looking at it right now is that It's not the best deal in the world but I think it has a lot of paths to be a good one in the near future. 

@Josh CorriveauTo reduce your tax burden:Explore REPS (real estate professional status) or STR rules to unlock passive loss deductions that can offset W-2 income.Use cost segregation and bonus depreciation to accelerate write-offs (keeping in mind this is a deferral taxes are generally recaptured upon sale).Structure your brokerage business efficiently to optimize self-employment taxes and maximize retirement plan contributions.I'd recommend working with a CPA who specializes in real estate not just general tax prep  since these strategies require nuanced application and audit-ready documentation.