Your issue more so is the seasoning period for the refinance is what it sounds like.

@Kash Tacke I'm a big fan of ADU's in general especially here in the mid west, yes you could potentially be on the front of the wave, but housing density is the solution to the affordability issue, anytime you are investing with affordability in mind is a great strategy to me, and sound like there are some incentives or at least supporting winds form the local city, that in itself seems like it would be worth at least approaching an architect or contractor to bid up some plans or concepts to take tot he city.  

It must make selling a house IMPOSSIBLE until its paid off since the same issue sounds like it would apply.

I'm thinking of maybe just lumping them into a category under repairs or something but want to see if others have a It sounds like categorizing deductions under a ‘repairs’ category could work as a temporary fix, but it might not give you the full accuracy you’re looking for long-term.

But, yes, it sounds like simply looking at your numbers and determining whether or not you can absorb a salary is the time to consider it. 

Four acres for a young family sounds like the stuff of cherished memories and endless possibilities.

After 16 years in my career (RE broker) and 13 years as an investor, I'm at the equity growth stage as well. 

Hi All,I  heard a lot about wholesaling real estate and it’s sounds like a good way to enter real estate with a low investment.Only thing is I get very skeptical when I see gurus on YouTube pushing and selling courses for certain industries. 

In your case, it sounds like depreciation would give you a lot of benefit even without qualifying as REPS.As you mentioned, the kids will get a step up in basis when they inherit the property. 

As easy as this sounds, it's not simple and usually like pulling teeth.