Now, I'm looking to venture into real estate investment for several reasons:Diversify my investment portfolioBuild generational wealthLower my taxable incomeMy Investment Criteria:Buy and Hold Strategy: I'm focused on long-term investments.Cash Flow: Not a priority for me; I don’t need the income from these properties, even in retirement.Acquisition Pace: I plan to acquire one or two properties per year.

Are this funds taxable, do I have to declare them as extra income on my taxes.

I hired a handyman to do all of that work which was cheaper than going with an electrician and a contractor. 

I do not want to invest in another property.Any ideas how I can reduce my 2024 taxable income?

West Chula Vista because of the bay front redevelopment and because it is the only market I am aware that near the bay or ocean is cheaper than inland.  

This can reduce your taxable income and save you money on your taxes.Here are some of the key benefits of donating appreciated securities to charity:Maximize your charitable impact.

Today I might have the lowest rate, tomorrow, someone will have 1/8th of a % point better, then the next day you might find another one that's the same rate but slightly cheaper.

If done right, this strategy could let you offset a significant portion of the construction costs against your taxable income

A comment about the financing part...it is much easier and cheaper to get a HELOC on an owner occupant property. 

I personally use Plexerr, much cheaper than Propstream.