I was going to run an STR in the home and he would enjoy a higher rent than from a regular LTR rental AND he would have the property managed too.All was going beautifully.

I talked with our CPA about doing a partial disposition but he thinks that "the insurance proceeds won't be taxable assuming all the money was put back into the property" and the "partial disposition is probably less favorable than doing a direct offset and just not putting new assets into service".I understand the first part ("the insurance proceeds won't be taxable"), but I disagree with not doing the partial disposition.

These remaining assets will be owned free and clear, without any mortgage debt, and will begin generating consistent cash flow, which will be directed towards regular investor distributions.This transition represents a significant milestone in our strategy to streamline the portfolio, reduce risk, and ensure healthier returns for you all.Looking AheadAs always, we appreciate your trust and confidence in Poly Capital Group.

No matter how you cut it, you will get a higher return by doing STR than you would by doing regular rent. 

You'll have depreciation of roughly 20k a year for the next 27 years so that means your 5k profit will be tax free plus you can offset your regular income and maybe save 3k in taxes there.

Are you utilizing any cost segregation studies/real estate professional status to lower the taxable income?

Yes if you mean support yourself after you finish your regular job effectively using rent as a pension. 

Double check on insurance costs for a 400k STVR not a regular residential home.

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If you foresee needing the equipment regularly, buying might make sense.