Shopify might feel restrictive because it's not built for the complexities of managing properties or handling booking systems efficiently.

Through proactive maintenance, efficient tenant placement, and careful financial management, I optimized rental income and ensured a steady cash flow.

Additionally, depreciation deductions on the multifamily property could offset a portion of your rental income, further enhancing returns.Key considerations:- Financing the multifamily: Would you go all-cash or use financing?

I'm now figuring out how to maximize the return on current properties and add value, efficient ways to self manage, etc.

@Christian Solis For a fix-and-flip business, structuring your venture as an LLC taxed as an S-Corp is a smart choice, providing both liability protection and tax efficiency.

If you are looking to buy, renovate, and flip/or refi it is imperative that you have a team that is efficient so you can get it done before the loan matures/balloons.

I like to have my paperwork pretty, neat and efficient (Im thinking about getting an application ready).

Retirement Account Contributions: Given my W-2 income and rental income, what are the best retirement accounts to contribute to for tax efficiency?

This is the most efficient way for you to get a multifamily. 

Property includes: (2 buildings)The large old building with main level office previously a dental office and potential for build out second floor of (1)-1br efficiency apartment, (3)-2br/1bath.