Based upon the cost seg studies of my clients, a building will typically yield 25-30% of the total cost that can be segregated into personal property and land improvements.

Lilia’s breakdown of what to consider before investing is something I wish I’d read when I started.To add some color, I had a client a few years ago who purchased a duplex in Austin with a plan to hold for 12+ years.

Many of my clients are selling properties that require more active management (like multifamily, SFR portfolios, etc.). 

In my shoes, it would be hard to credit a client for a decision that could have saved you $10k+ in damages, especially when it wasn't something that went to our firm (like management fees or an in-house maintenance contractor).

We had the opportunity 5 years ago to purchase from a client. 

I have a question maybe someone can guide me to the right source,I have a client who's house I am buying, she is currently in foreclosure and refuses to rent.

@Jake AndronicoI’ve looked into them but have never executed one.Let me say they will be expensive and complicated.I think what you will find if one is trying to defer $50,000 to $100,000 in gain, it’s not going to be worth the time and trouble.On the other hand, if client is trying to defer gain of $500,000 to $1,000,000, it’s worth the time and trouble.I use First American Exchange for my own account a dozen times and they have been right on the money.Google them and reach out.Arn

I now own a successful rental portfolio and help my clients do the same.

They typically require a higher down payment and come with slightly higher interest rates, but they streamline the process for investors with nontraditional income.Finally, for long-term scalability, you might want to connect with lenders specializing in expat or foreign income borrowers.

If you increase your sales volume in a business, client base in a profession, or assets in an investment program, you pass through a point where you’re doing more work, have greater Billings, more assets, but MAKING LESS MONEY.