@Michelle SharkoAnswering questions in step by step fashion:- Is it a good thing to do or not is a personal finance decision and it depends on the person asking it, their risk tolerance which in part has to do with how this HELOC or line of credit works and how your personality fares relative to taking on new debt (a person more adverse to debt might have sufficient savings and temperament to pay down/back the debt versus a financially liberal person might get in over their skii's as).

Assets identified in this study include:Building Systems: plumbing, HVAC and electrical distributionInterior Construction: flooring, drywall partitions and ceilingsStructural Components: doors, roofing, windows and wallsPermanent Fixtures: emergency lighting, restroom fixtures and signageThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

I am asking because that is a science and often inhabited by regulars who know how to bid you up on the duds if you haven't done it.One tip I would give you before you go into Indiana would be to really take a hard look at your 7 units and 10 doors and see if there are any underperformers in the bunch.

They are strictly taxation.If you are setting up a trust, you should get a CPA.Find a bookkeeper for your daily driver, if you find one that focuses on real estate, then during year-end your CPA won't charge you an arm and a leg.

They took our appraisal fee and our application fee and shut the door in our faces.

There were exposed water lines and pipes in the rooms and missing doors.

Any decent Contractor can generally buy products for much less than you anyway, and even if you find a special deal on, let's say, Doors and Windows...who is going to take charge of delivery, unloading, storage, security, warranty and all that?

I thought it was worth less, but I want to open a door with this client to potentially get more of his resi props.

I usually spend my time, if the seller is present, keeping him/her out of the way if needed, pumping tenants for info, taking measurements for room sizes and drawing floor plans with doors and windows and noting appliances and taking pictures.We look for value add properties that are in decent structural and mechanical condition (except for one deal that we got really cheap).

With a background, $40K saved, and drive, real estate can be a great path to financial freedom.Good Luck!