If you had a private money lender, how would you structure a deal with them so you both win?

Are there any strategies I could use to still claim the depreciation, or any way that the transaction could be structured such that I don't lose on that tax benefit?

I feel like at this point we would do well to talk to a partnership lawyer that can help us dig through options and help structure.

All of my properties (8) are between 50-100 years old and I’m confident are worth much more than a new structure in a cheaply built community.

Let me know if you’d like help analyzing the financing options or structuring the deal!

If you demonstrate a good track record, securing future funding becomes easier.If you're considering this route, structuring your deals with private lenders could help you secure financing quickly and move forward with more projects.

Best for short-term use, as rates are higher.Given your strong W2 income, excellent credit, and LLC structure, any of these should be feasible.

It’s why structures adjacent to vacant parcels due to demolition historically trade at significant discounts (not only because of the issue you’re grappling with but also the risks associated with underpinning and the construction process if and when the adjacent properties are redeveloped).

@Brian Hudson,I run a turnkey single-family operation in Chattanooga so I’d be happy to chime in.As I’m sure you know, the extent to which a property cash flows (or not) is going to be determined by how levered your capital structure is.

The magic in real estate takes time, BP calculator will tell you..After investing for 15 years in Milwaukee (usually regarded a cash flow market) I can pretty much much sum up my philospohy in a couple sentences: acquite as much real estate as quickly as possible, as early as possible in your life.