I heard she had a federal case and did time.

LouisReleasing Federal Land for private sale? 

I didn’t see your location in your profile or your post, but assume at least 17% state/federal taxes leaves you with $10k/yr. 

Hi Ryan,Typically construction financing isn't based on your taxable income and rather more contingent on your experience, FICO and the deal itself.

Normally this would be taxable. 

If your interest payment is $8,125Your stocks have to make a dividiend of about $11,000 of which you would prolly pay 15% to 25% in federal / state taxes / NIIT.Assuming you will make a 10%-11% return is not guaranteed.You will also feel good about having a paid off property(relief).Furthermore, your credit score may go up with a paid off property.Best of luck!

Defense contractors gobbling up hundreds of billions of dollars in federal contracts while making civilian aircraft that falls off the skies, because they want to cut corners and squeeze every penny they can out of production?

Not everybody can: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...Also, cost segregation will not help you with your CA state taxes, only (potentially) with your Federal (IRS) taxes.

The exemption allowed results in a “taxable value” of either 75% of the “ATI fair market value” or the final Current Fair Market Value for the tax year of sale, whichever is higher.

This could reduce your help lower your taxable income if the investment aligns with your lifestyle goals.