When your property is relatively inexpensive, say $200k, and you want cost segregation applied to it - is it worth it to hire a cost segregation firm and pay their fee? 

Hey guys, 
We've been using TenantCloud and not impressed.  We are on the minimum plan with four rentals and don't see the value in paying $180 a year to collect rents, payout rents more than a week later, and screen...

It is the former because people want it now. the problem started when people is buying without thinking of the risk.most people only want to buy the income stream from rentonomics.the problem with basic investors are they do not understand when we invest to equity or even debt is that we are buying the spread actually.in cheap money financial regime, with interest rate of 1% and cap rate of 7% we have positive 6% spread which I feel the risk/reward is sufficient to proper for any rentonomics to run.but we're in expensive money regime now with interest rate of 5% and cap rate of 3-4% (depending on class) so we have negative spread of 1% where it's guaranteed investor would lose money. there's also issue with supply especially in sunbelt.i meant it's not the fault of GP but it is the fault of LP mosty because they do not understand all these risk.when interest rate is high like these, obvious choice is to move from equity investment into debt investment (conservatively of course). when cash could generate s much as money as when we work, obviously we can also try to add more allocation to cash position rather than equity investment.And all of these are actually predictable, when Fed prints gazzilion tons of money during covid, the problem in 2024 is expected to happen.What?

Ten inexpensive properties in the Midwest will be in undesirable areas and may lose money…..

You cant build affordable housing in expensive areas , the numbers dont work .

Is there a way to get a better way to invest in expensive California.

You have to find a good pocket to invest in but very good and inexpensive.

When you have a few good cash flowing properties under your belt then you can push it a bit more but be patient with your first few and look for the deals that work best for you.Rochester is a good area to be starting since there are a lot of properties that are relatively inexpensive that have room for improvement so there will be plenty of opportunities for you, but I'd highly recommend you go to your local REIA (Real Estate Investors Association) and speak with them before jumping into anything.

They're relatively inexpensive and will give you the background in real estate concepts that will speed up your ability to intake knowledge specific to tax liens and deeds. 

Bought under $82k, and planned on $50k in expenses, with the hope to be done by March 2025, and sell for $200-220k, or rent for $1,250.