On the REIT side - When these investments go underwater, often the sponsor company will freeze or drastically reduce redemptions.

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If your goal is to maximize liquidity for future deals, reducing your cash outlay or exploring refinancing options could make sense.

No, taking out a HELOC and spending it does not reduce your taxable capital gain when selling your home.

A renovation company that has already completed over 350 renovations for us will quickly do whatever touchups/repairs are necessary so we can get the property back on the market.Use electronics to control access and reduce turnover time.

All that being said, it might not be worth the cost of putting in parking, just be aware on the front end that you’re reducing your end buyer/rental pool by not having it. 

In terms of the permitting process, an architect that can self certified drawings would reduce the wait time to receive the permit. 

Maintenance and potential repairs will also require a long-term financial plan and setting aside a contingency fund for such expenses.The steady cash flow, appreciation over time, and tax benefits can make a meaningful difference to your wealth in the long term, especially with the principal paydown on the mortgage.However, if managing the property from a distance feels too burdensome, or if you’d prefer the certainty and flexibility that comes with having less debt (especially given the high mortgage rates), selling and using the $100,000 in equity to reduce your loan for your next home may be the smarter move.

My wife and I have business income and our accountant can divide the income according to what would be the best for reducing tax liability.  

Donald Trump has also expressed several times he will do everything he can to influence the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates, although he cannot directly control what the Fed ultimately does.