@Matt Owens - I've used the HELOC route to expand my portfolio and it has been extremely effective.

Additionally, controlling a larger asset through effective leverage can amplify your returns and build greater long-term wealth.By trading up, the extra basis form 1031 will also help you save on taxes.

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Hey Alex - typically they are riskier since there is a lot more dependency on the investor's ability to effectively operate the rental.

I can't say for sure if the BP calculator offers such a calculation as your tax situation impacts how the depreciation will effect your return.By bonus depreciation I'm assuming you're referring to doing a cost segregation, if this is the case you'll definitely want to review your tax return to determine if you can even take advantage of a cost segregation.

I would consider A if the location was great and there was some low hanging fruit that was clearly holding them back (bad decor, management etc). 

Speaking of Old Fashioned, why do so many FL bars muddle the fruit?

I'm considering renovating part of the basement to add another unit, effectively converting it to a 5 unit building.

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