They believe if they service you well, then you would never leave! 

These are amazing ideas and what's great is your meetups would be a great place to ask these questions as well! 

I'm trying to meet more people and find partners as well. 

Well, yes, some properties may require complete work, but others may just need cosmetic things to bring them back on the market.

In my area (DFW), we're seeing that smaller, one-story office is doing well. 

HELOC rates are high right now as well, which most lenders would not give the full amount anyway (maybe $15,000-$20,000 max in a credit line) which would leave your only option to be FHA anyway and still be tight as your DTI would increase more based on that.

Freddie SBL offers 5-10 year fixed rate options, as well as 10-20 year "hybrid ARM" options which start with an initial 5-10 year fixed rate period, followed by a 5-10 year floating rate period.

As well as I just launched my starter supply and Bath product campaign on my current properties and will include it with new ones. 

Hi Cecil,We're based in Redding as well and operate Authority Property Management.

Selling to an entity you own and renting from yourself looks like a tax dodge to the IRS, and they’ll likely reject it.Better AlternativesIf you’re looking to maximize deductions, consider more straightforward strategies like:Renting out part of your home (like a basement or room) while still living there.Keeping clear records of home office expenses if you work from home.Investing in other rental properties that aren’t your primary residence.Michael Plaks explained it really well in his response.