Elect for that LLC to be taxed as a corporationLegal benefits (if any) come from Step 1.

However, I'm drawn to the long-term benefits of multifamily properties.

DST providers/literature often cite that though the return is low, when combined with the tax deferred benefit, it’s better than selling an asset, paying the capital gains, and reinvesting in a normal syndication.

In my view, these added expenses could very well negate some of the financial benefits expected from the tax cuts.Then there’s the issue of municipal budgets.

@Paul Zofsak how will you prove in court that the tree was NOT in good health?

TLDR: is that it does not meet the 1% Rule nor 50% Rule & likely to Cashflow Negative for a while with current rents, but looking for advice as I need W2-income Tax Benefits and my first investment.Duplex Status : Built 2006 -3Bed/2Bath Each Side w/ A) 6-month Lease $1,250/mo one side & B) 12-month Section-8 Renter $1,250/mo Here is my Current Analysis using CURRENT rents w/ FHA 3.5% Down Payment estimating 6.5% interest rate but I will likely buy points up to a 1% if possible) https://www.biggerpockets.com/analysis/rentals/682608db-8ce9... 

Prices will be crazy high then but we get/hold them now we can benefit from it and also pass them onto our kids.

He is doing Beta testing now before public release, so if this sounds like something you could benefit from, give him a shout!

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.

How does SB-684 Benefit Real Estate Agents and Investors?