Finding deals outside of California can definitely open up new opportunities, especially given the cost of living and market dynamics in the state.When looking for properties in other states, consider focusing on areas with strong rental demand, economic growth, and population increase.

funding land flippers as a capital partner is my latest thing.. since finding lenders for land is very difficult. continue to fund small developers soft costs for % ownership.and continue to be capital partner for flippers and BRRR folks

There is more maintenance cost when they are small keeping the grass down.  

I ended up doing that in 2021 and found properties that have made me money rather than costing me money every month. 

You are only adding complications and costs with the LLC with no upside  This is all assuming there’s been almost zero appreciation and you shouldn’t sell tax free while you have the chance. 

Upon BP member recommendations, my husband got his real estate license which now helps increase our access and decrease our transaction costs.

Sometimes the closing costs from the auction are HIGHER than expected.

Of course, I had to make additional assumptions about the cost of property taxes, insurance etc. 

Do you work with any specialty tax firms to help us small business owners get access to R&D tax credits, cost segregation and other specialty tax credits?

The mistake could be costly.