VA Cash Out refi's must demonstrate a Net Tangible Benefit to the veteran, strictly defined by VA, to do one of the following: eliminate PMI, reduce the rate, reduce the term, reduce the payment, increase residual income, renovate or repair your primary residence, convert from ARM to fixed rate, or stay below 90% LTV. 

jk just kidding but welcome. i would love to learn more about the types of lending that would benefit myself in the house hacking world. take care. 

This allows us to pull out a HELOC, still own the property, and use that money towards acquiring more Value-Add multi-family units.Our move to Tennessee has been a strategic decision to leverage the state's benefits and capitalize on the growing real estate market. 

Under any scenario, any state, someone who sits on their rights and lets someone get into the weeds to the benefit of the person who sat on their rights, will NOT have those "rights" enforced by the courts.  

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

I understand I wouldn't get the benefit of tax deductions, but what else am I missing that makes this a good deal? 

Which size of home is typically perform best on a cost benefit analysis?

I’ve been exploring the benefits of Co-Living investments and am curious to hear your opinions!

.🔹 Ideal in Any Market – Whether home prices are rising or falling, lease options allow you to lock in today’s price while benefiting from future appreciation.Other creative strategies—like seller financing, subject-to deals, and the BRRRR method—can also open doors, but lease options remain one of the most powerful, low-risk, minimal cash out-of-pocket ways to build a portfolio.

However, you can reduce tax liability by:Converting the flip into a rental for at least a year, allowing for depreciation and potential 1031 exchange benefits when selling.Offsetting gains with deductions, such as accelerating business expenses or using cost segregation for rentals.Using an S-Corp for future flips to lower self-employment taxes while keeping rentals in an LLC for liability protection.Deferring deductions to 2025 if your 2024 taxable income is high.While a 1031 exchange isn’t an option for flips, strategic tax planning can help minimize taxes.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.