This way, you can save and prepare for a bigger property later.

If you are wanting to save up for a down payment there's a couple options from your backstory.

It could Potentially save you thousands or 10s of thousands 

Who to hire / ballpark:• Real Estate savvy, Tax strategist/CPA for planning • Cost seg study (condo STR): fee depends on size/firm dependent• Estate plan (revocable trust package)• Hourly attorney (LLC/lease/risk)I would suggest start with a 60–90 min tax planning session to map the 12–24-mo plan, then loop in attorney and (if green-lit) cost seg.

I shadowed two of them to a job site and discovered who the subcontract with and now save lots of money.

However, he doesn’t have the funds available right now to move forward with construction.I’m trying to help him come up with a plan and have outlined a few options for him to consider.

This person should have a teacher's heart and be able to connect you with the other members of the team you will need like investor friendly contractors, inspectors, lenders, and so on.In your position, and frankly all of our positions, you want to live below your means and have as much free working capital to invest, give to causes you care about, and save for emergencies.Then, look to add income streams by renting rooms to others or spaces for storage-even if you rent. 

Anybody done any engineering on a planned community/subdivision.And as part of that ask, has anybody looked into one of these Crystal Lagoons? 

Always happy to help other Bigger Pockets members and help you save time and money.

If one has a second home in a high-tax state that rents for more than 14 days a year and is used more than 14 days, would it make sense to convert it to a rental property, given the new tax law?