(These averages represent state-level data, and individual cities may levy additional taxes.)To achieve the same level of cash flow as a property in Nevada, you would need to generate a higher cash flow in Texas to offset the higher operating costs.

It’s a balancing act, and sometimes the numbers don’t always make sense.

Multi-Family PropertiesStarting out, it's crucial to balance potential returns with manageable risk.House Flipping: While flipping can yield significant profits, it requires substantial experience in project management, cost estimation, and an understanding of the local market dynamics.

In this approach, the taxpayer calculated that the cost to construct a new building (say, $300 per square foot at 2,000 square feet, totaling $600,000) should be allocated to building and the remaining balance of the acquisition should be allocated to land.Rule of thumb method: Some taxpayers use a predetermined percentage (such as 80/20 percent, 70/30 percent, etc.) for improvements and land.

Sure there are people who have done it but like Joe mentioned above is why your rate on HELOC is probably higher than your first mortgage so you'd only do it if your balance is really low and near the end of your term anyway so you're just getting it paid off quicker (like the last 1-3 years of payments left) becaues you want to get ride of the monthly payment and improve your cashflow now versus later.

There are two distinctly different collection strategies you can pursue:1) Collections Company: there are several that ALL they do is pester the debtor for payment with calls, texts, emails, letters, etc.2) Collections Attorneys: they will get a money judgment for balance owed and then pursue garnishment as necessary - including garnishing any state tax refund (if the state allows).Both will take a percentage of what they collect.

Hi Austin,I would recommend you consult a Broker that specializes in buying and selling profitable businesses.From my understanding balance sheet is key in the due diligence process.

I’m very bullish on Passive Investing and creating multiple streams of income (mailbox money as some would say) and see this route as an effective way to achieve that. 

Equity is great on paper, but it may not mean much when the first position balance has grown exponentially due to accrued late fees and penalties and the property is selling for maybe 70 cents on the dollar at auction. 

It's really expensive and you have to add the balance all the time which is annoying.