Smart tax strategy can have compounding effects. 

When looking at debt pay down, do you consider whether the interest is simple or daily compounding?

Relationships compound.

It is one of the easiest defenses to file because all you have to do is notify the court of “the suggestion of bankruptcy” and it stops all other actions in their tracks.  

Add in tariffs, and it’s a double hit.What you said about that $499K spec home now costing $660K in Milwaukee is the perfect real-world example of this compounding effect — exchange rates + supply costs + labor shortages = permanent price resets.Long-term, I think we’ll see:Delayed new construction starts due to tighter marginsInvestors pivoting more to value-add and repositioning existing stock rather than building newIncreased focus on local sourcing and prefab to control costsAnd possibly, more institutional buyers pushing into lower-tier markets as affordability worsens elsewhereIt will take a long time to bring production back to the US. 

It takes time and your wealth compounds over time.

Keep stacking knowledge and relationships — they compound.

A well-designed asset protection strategy limits liability, preserves wealth, and strengthens your defenses if challenges arise.To navigate these areas with confidence, build a team that includes a tax professional experienced in real estate and an asset protection attorney aligned with your long-term goals.

We also set up a system of internal controls to monitor timelines and milestone schedules, catching issues within a few days, not months later when the damage is compounded.

Doing good deals and allowing your assets to grow and compound over years is what builds wealth.