If the seller is insisting on a high price with not-so-hot financing terms, though, this may be a riskier project than it's worth.

If it qualifies as a short-term rental, you might also avoid passive loss limits, making the strategy even stronger.If you’re considering a cost segregation study, DM me and I can point you to some solid firms in SoCal!

Long term capital gains= 20%3.

With the new landlord/tenant ordinance that allows the tenant and extended amount of time to renew, this has encouraged prospective tenants to lock in leases for Fall 2022 term starting as early as last November.

Beautiful, but pricey—better for long-term appreciation than cash flow.

You will both incur long term capital gains. 

If you're new to real estate investing and looking to get the best value, I'd suggest considering **house hacking** using an **FHA loan**—it can be a great option for first-time buyers.

They cannot personally guarantee loans on IRA-held property.

I'm considering making an offer on a property that is listed as a 2 bedroom 1.5 bath as a long term buy and hold property to add to my portfolio. 

So, an investor could easily cashflow right away.Those days are over.Landlording is a long-term play.