But with you taking a majority of the proceeds you would be paying tax on a majority of the gain.

@Nathan Gesner I understand and agree with the majority of what you wrote.

Quote from @Brittany Kuschel:Hello, I don't really have a specific market that I'm looking in right now (which I know isn't super ideal), I've lived in most of the major areas around Minnesota.

Over the past three years, I’ve been using most of the major off-market techniques.One standout method has always been pulling data and feeding it into a call center to generate off-market leads.

I'd attack the credit report :) 1) lower (pay down) whatever accounts have a high utilization percentage 2) contact each of 3 major consumer credit agencies and get a free report, then dispute every hard inquiry that is *NOT* associated with an open account 3) call the credit cards you already have established and ask for a credit line increase -- often can be done online and they do not verify income, hint hint. 

Here are some areas in Texas and Florida that are currently attractive for real estate investment due to economic growth, population increase, and urban development:In Texas:Austin:Reason: It's a tech hub that continues to attract major companies like Tesla, Oracle, and Apple, driving demand for housing.Opportunities: Residential properties, multifamily units, and commercial real estate.Dallas-Fort Worth:Reason: This is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S., with a diversified economy and a strong job market.Opportunities: Multifamily developments, long-term rental properties, and flipping projects.Houston:Reason: Known for its oil industry, Houston has diversified its economy into technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.Opportunities: Commercial and industrial real estate investments, as well as residential projects.San Antonio:Reason: It's experiencing continuous infrastructure growth and is more affordable compared to Austin and Dallas.Opportunities: Affordable housing and expanding development projects.In Florida:Orlando:Reason: Orlando’s tourism industry continues to drive growth, alongside its rising status as a tech and medical hub.Opportunities: Short-term rental properties, multifamily developments, and new residential construction.Tampa Bay:Reason: Tampa is experiencing a population boom and is considered one of the best places for job growth in Florida.Opportunities: Waterfront properties, new housing developments, and commercial real estate.Miami:Reason: As an international business hub, Miami is attractive to both investors and high-net-worth individuals looking for luxury real estate.Opportunities: High-end residential and commercial properties, luxury condos, and fix & flip projects.Sarasota:Reason: Known for its beaches and quality of life, Sarasota attracts retirees and families, boosting its real estate market.Opportunities: Residential developments, vacation rentals, and waterfront properties.

The vast majority of DSCR loans are structured as regular mortgages with the personal income/DTI replaced by the rental income from the property.

OpenAI, a leader in artificial intelligence, has leased the entire 315,000-square-foot building at 550 Terry A Francois Blvd. in San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood. This marks the city’s largest office deal of 2...

Four of the major criteria they consider when selecting a location are:Low crime: Companies are unlikely to establish new facilities in high-crime cities.

Some questions I’d ask and get asked often1.) like others mentioned, a major question I’d  ask is how many rentals they currently manage to see their current workload and see if they have the bandwidth to take on more properties.