Bonus depreciation will finally be phased out in the 2027 tax year This is well said

He's lived in Japan a few years as well (Fukuoka, I believe).

And when their methods don’t work and you turn to your favorite guru for advice, what do they tell you?"

– Considering Class A properties with established tenants• Less focus on appreciation – Prioritizing income stability over potential future gains Current Opportunity: I’m evaluating a retail property in downtown Portland with:• >80% occupancy, most tenants in place for 10+ years• Decent cap rate (6-7%), NNN lease• Well-maintained, high-quality building, with existing HOA which will take care of maintenance. 

Absolutely - East Hill is a really popular area for traveling heath care professionals, as well as military on short term TDY orders who are looking for furnished stays.Keys to success for my condo have been keeping the furniture fresh, and not looking like every other listing out there.

Cash Flow & Value-Add PotentialA well-selected multifamily property could outperform the $2,400/month cash flow you’d get from paying off the townhouse, especially if you find a property with under-market rents or appreciation potential.

I do not know the market very well in Gatlinburg, but from a pure investment perspective (assuming revenue is gross) is abysmal. 

Appreciate any advice at all.Things to note: I have a well qualified plumber tenant for the bigger under house garage already.

So pretty good equity position within a year plus cash flowing well based on a $325k purchase price.

You get an operation running well and then you can be benevolent.