Our city holds a lot of gems if you know where to find them.

Known as an Improvement or Build-to-Suit Exchange, the process requires a Qualified Intermediary (QI) to hold the proceeds, and an Exchange Accommodation Titleholder (EAT) typically oversees the improvements.

Hello, 
I have a property i purchased for $165k with an ARV of $350k. After putting about $50k into the property,  I’m just about $25k from meeting my completion goal that includes stucco, drywall, and siding. What d...

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

My spouse went to school at UT and the rental there is a hold over from graduate school.  

I'm feeling most drawn to a buy and hold rental investing strategy and like the idea of the BRRRR strategy in tandem with VA loans, basically refinancing VA loan backed mortgages to conventional loans once there is 20% equity in the home.

That is I think it is more aligned with the fact that above average (in price) houses don't make good rentals--so these folks primary hold houses which are below the average price in the areas they operate.What do y'all think?

. :) A zoning change can take up to 6 months, approval isn't guaranteed (despite Aldermanic support), and potentially cost a lot of money (architectural site / floor plans & dimensioned elevations, zoning attorney, holding costs, etc.) 

Although the study may increase the gain, the gain may be taxed at a much lower rate making it a beneficial investment.If a property is purchased with the intention to flip or own for a short period of time (less than 3 years), a cost segregation study may not be significant.Overall, as long as you intend to hold the investment property for greater than a year, the benefits of a cost segregation study should be considered.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Piffard.