• Do you see this as a challenge or an opportunity for smaller operators?

Many investors wait until the property is fully converted to a rental before doing a cost segregation study so the benefits are cleaner from a tax standpoint, but it is worth speaking with a CPA who understands real estate to model both scenarios based on your income and future plans.For smaller properties, cost seg tends to make the most sense when you can actually use the losses, either through real estate professional status or strong passive income.

Using a low down-payment loan on a duplex or small multifamily lets you scale without tying up much cash or touching your existing equity, and it often improves overall cash flow.

So my question is how can I scale at a much quicker pace?

Prioritize boring cash flow and clean operations over chasing the perfect duplex, because the first small multifamily that runs smooth is what lets you stack reserves and scale without stress.

@Sean SabinOn the BRRRR projects I do, I borrow the purchase and rehab money.

For a small to mid size investor it’s difficult if not impossible to find quality management for SFR or small apts; once you scale to a certain size you can find quality managers.   

We capped leverage early and scaled through repeatable cash-flow deals instead of chasing growth for its own sake.

What was the purchase price of your property?

I am looking to use the equity in my rental to purchase another investment property and continue to scale my portfolio.