I am good at crunching numbers and also bring some capital to the table. 

Hey guys , I am studying strategies on creative financing and how I can raise the capital for a down payment on my first rental property.

Repairs vs. capital expenditures.- Find out how long the provider has been doing cost segregation studies and how many they have performed- Consider the resources available to the provider.

My advice: keep saving diligently and look to house hacking as your first real estate investment once you build enough capital.

It's easiest in terms of needing less capital upfront to get the business going, but it's certainly not a simple business.

Assuming I'd be able to use the capital on a new purchase and that new purchase would pay for itself and then some, I wouldn't expect it to also cover the debt repayment for the equity loan.

Here’s a quick take on each option:Sell and buy in SoCal: This offers simplicity and high appreciation potential, but with all capital tied up, it limits flexibility if the faculty housing waitlist falls through.Keep current home as a rental, downsize in SoCal: This maximizes long-term profit through appreciation of both properties but might feel tight financially and in space.

This is most of the depreciation you are taking year one.You can calculate your depreciation recapture by taking the sale price of the asset and subtracting the adjusted cost basis.The adjusted cost basis is what you paid for the asset plus any improvements you made along the way minus the depreciation you took along the way.The profit above this original cost is taxed as a capital gain, but the part linked to depreciation is taxed at a maximum rate of 25% under the unrecaptured gains of section 1250.To recap the tax rates are:- Sec. 1250 real property: 25%- Sec. 1245 property and 15 year 1250 property: Ordinary Tax RatesThere are ways to minimize depreciation recapture especially if you know how to work smart with your CPA.1) Asset Valuation at Time of Sale - Sellers can minimize recapture by reallocating the price of the assets on sale.

It would be new furniture and updated appliances, but still need to think of capital expenses.Basic Supplies (tp/shampoo/paper towels) - $200 per monthCleaning - $250?

Capital gains tax applies when you sell an asset for more than its adjusted basis, not when you borrow against it.