They’re not just working harder; they’re working smarter with the S-Corporation tax strategy.But before we dive in, let’s clear one thing up:*This only works for active income.That means flipping, wholesaling, commissions, construction, or property management income.It does not apply to rental properties or long-term passive investments — and putting rentals inside an S-Corp is one of the worst tax mistakes you can make.Let’s break it all down:Step 1: Why the S-Corp Exists (and Who It’s For)An S-Corporation (S-Corp) is not a special type of company; it’s a tax election.You can form an LLC, then elect for it to be taxed as an S-Corp.It’s perfect for people earning active income — anything where you work for the money:-Flipping houses-Wholesaling deals-Real estate commissions-Property management fees-Contracting or constructionHere’s why:A sole proprietor or regular LLC pays self-employment tax (15.3%) on all net income.An S-Corp lets you split your income between:a “reasonable salary” (subject to payroll tax)and “distributions” (not subject to self-employment tax).That simple shift can easily save five figures a year once your business income hits the six-figure mark.Step 2: How the Wealthy Use It to Build Explosive WealthHere’s the play wealthy entrepreneurs use again and again:They pay themselves smart, not just more.Set a reasonable salary — what the IRS expects for your role — and take the rest as distributions to cut payroll taxes.They reinvest the savings.The extra cash that would’ve gone to taxes gets redeployed into more flips, marketing, or acquisitions — compounding their growth.They hire strategically.Many bring family members into legitimate roles, shifting income and creating generational wealth legally.They layer entities.Example:S-Corp runs the active business (flipping / wholesaling / management).LLCs hold the long-term rentals.That separation protects liability and keeps tax treatment clean.Why S-Corps Don’t Work for Rental PropertiesHere’s where many investors go wrong — using an S-Corp to hold rentals.

True that we had an explosion in supply in the high-end apartment market here in nashville.

However even in places like CA where they changed the ADU regulations to allow more access and everyone got really excited, it really hasn't turned into the ADU explosion people thought it would.I would not focus on CoC or CapRate on single family or duplex properties. 

There has been had two lithium battery explosions/fire emergencies in the last 2 years.  

All driven by the explosion in equity valuations of the AI BUBBLE (more on this later). 

But we see tremendous opportunities because many other competitors never even open the proverbial portajohn door because so many times it has been a taco bell explosion that they also miss a lot of the brand new/clean and shiny opportunities because they did not want to do the work to even see what they had.For those in real estate i ask you, how many who take the easy road - such as wholesaling off MLS have been able to retire off wholesaling?

Nashville and its surrounding cities, including Clarksville, have seen an explosion in population growth since Covid. 

The tradeoff is appreciation tends to be steadier than explosive.

It’s a safe, liquid market that still offers upside.That said, the “best” country depends on your goals.If you want residency or a Golden Visa, Greece still works, though costs are higher now.If you want big growth potential, Saudi Arabia is pouring billions into mega-projects under Vision 2030.If you prefer stability and transparency, markets like the UK, Spain, or Portugal are tried-and-true, though less explosive in returns.In short:UAE = balance of growth + investor friendliness.Greece = residency angle.Saudi Arabia = big upside, higher risk.UK/Spain/Portugal = stability and rule of law.

Vello’s market experts provide a free property assessment to help you analyze the potential of any property you’re considering.Pillar 2: Location, Location, DiversificationWhile prime urban markets are seeing a rebound, some of the most explosive growth is now happening in small-to-mid-sized cities and unique rural destinations.