In real estate, a huge part of the value we can create as flippers is tied up in the location, but it is also tied up in the improvements we put on that land.  

If they increase your limits, your dti will improve.

Similar to the allowances in a pro forma, they are simply set asides and only become expenses when the property taxes/insurance are actually paid from them. 2) Capital Expenditures - They certainly feel like expenses, but certain improvements cannot be expensed outright but instead have to be capitalized and expensed/depreciated over time.  3) Depreciation - Finally some good news! 

Appreciation for the most part is non-existent unless you force it w/ improvements.  

Its referred to as a 1031 improvement exchange.

However, I think he could improve the way he expresses his opinions publicly on the forums regarding these agents.

Hey James, the most important part of investing from a distance is building and improving reliable systems, generating deal flow, and building a rock solid team.Read this article on the "core 4".

We have a work instruction we have made for our business which has definitely helped my wife and I become more consistent in our approach which has also improved our results. 

Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and software up to an annual limit.In 2024, for example, taxpayers can expense up to $1,220,000 of qualified assets.This election can apply to many types of tangible personal property, such as machinery, equipment, and off-the-shelf software, which are used predominantly in your business.Limits on Section 179 ExpensingAs attractive as Section 179 may seem, there are limits.For tax year 2024, the maximum investment limit is set at $3,050,000.If your business places more than this amount in service, the amount you can expense is reduced dollar-for-dollar over this threshold.In addition to the dollar and investment limits, the amount of your Section 179 deduction cannot exceed your taxable business income for the year.This means that even if your business invests heavily in qualified property, the deduction could be limited by the business’s profitability.Also, not all property qualifies for Section 179.Real property, like buildings and structural components, generally does not qualify unless it is "qualified improvement property."

Also, lenders generally view an LLC with multiple income-generating properties as having a stronger and more stable cash flow, which may improve loan approval chances.