Some takeaways from him:Treasury Regulations section 1.280A-2(i)(3) gives a couple of ways you can proportion the rental portion of a property--my accountant used square footage.Under section 280A of the tax code, common areas that you also use are considered part of your personal space and unfortunately aren’t counted as part of the rental space in the proportion calculation.

I wonder if I could deduct mortgage interest based on the basement's proportion to the entire house (1,600/(1,600+2,000)).

A stationary bike is compact enough to fit anywhere!

-Rob,Greg, and Al I'd start with a real estate agent sending you all the new construction 2-4 family styles that have sold and pick one that is small and compact and sells for a premium.

*Source: https://www.redfin.com/city/5903/NC/Fayetteville/housing-market*For some areas, demand is seeing appreciation accelerate and this is the perfect recipe for a flip strategy.Demographic Insights:Younger Population: Zip codes like 28301 (27.5% between the ages of 20-34) and 28304 (23% between the ages of 20-34) have a larger proportion of residents under 34 years.

His pumping of Cardone Capital has certainly increased significantly over the past 18 months, and a proportion of that large podcast following has almost certainly been willing to invest with him.  

It is also a great place for flippers to make some $$$$$$.Demographic SnapshotPopulation Dynamics: Higher populations in zip codes 13208 and 13210 suggest a vibrant rental market, whereas 13224’s higher median income points to the potential for luxury real estate investments.Age and Housing Needs: The younger demographics in zip codes 13204, 13205, and 13210 indicate a need for affordable, compact living spaces suitable for young singles and new families.Age DemographicsGen Z is actively moving to Syracuse, NY:https://www.localsyr.com/news/gen-z-is-moving-to-major-cities-including-syracuse-why/This migrational data is supported by search terms for jobs at Amazon being up 900% YoY:KeywordAvg. monthly searchesYoY changeamazon jobs syracuse ny500900%amazon careers syracuse ny500900%Market Analysis and Rent TrendsRental Scene: There is a stark contrast in rental prices across the zip codes.

Investing is about fundamentals, which mean returns are proportional to risk and effort.

First you have to keep in mind the large proportion of people making replies who have 0 properties, 0 experience, and are just regurgitating something they read or heard, but failing to mention any of that.

If what you were implying were true, when we negotiated a lower price on a property the rents would go down proportionally.