@Amir PortalStarting the BRRRR strategy in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is a smart way to build your real estate portfolio, especially with the area's growth and rental demand.

Smart move thinking ahead about guest experience.

Since you're in it for the long haul, focusing on familiar markets with solid fundamentals is a smart move.

(I am a silent investor, the developer is doing all the heavy lifting, and we split profits at the end)It sounds like you’re being really strategic here, which is smart.

When is it a smart time to reinvest?

It's the smart way to fun a business. 

This is most of the depreciation you are taking year one.You can calculate your depreciation recapture by taking the sale price of the asset and subtracting the adjusted cost basis.The adjusted cost basis is what you paid for the asset plus any improvements you made along the way minus the depreciation you took along the way.The profit above this original cost is taxed as a capital gain, but the part linked to depreciation is taxed at a maximum rate of 25% under the unrecaptured gains of section 1250.To recap the tax rates are:- Sec. 1250 real property: 25%- Sec. 1245 property and 15 year 1250 property: Ordinary Tax RatesThere are ways to minimize depreciation recapture especially if you know how to work smart with your CPA.1) Asset Valuation at Time of Sale - Sellers can minimize recapture by reallocating the price of the assets on sale.

Scammers do exist, and it’s smart to verify a lender’s legitimacy before moving forward.Check Reviews and References: Look for reviews on trusted platforms like BiggerPockets or Google.

He seems to be a decent and smart guy though I have not invested with him.

House hacking is such a smart strategy, and your commitment to shifting your mindset is so admirable.