I am not sure if anyone ever cared to pull together the data but I am quite confident in saying a study that compared licensed to unlicensed contractors would tell the story of unlicensed contractors seeking greater deposits in relation to total project costs than those with all proper licenses.

A friend recently asked me to compare two Houston zip codes, 77008 and 77063, from an investment perspective.Now, I'm a big fan of Texas, but the first thing I said to him was that the weather is HORRENDOUS.

Will it reduce my cost of living when compared to renting?

Remodeling homes into something distinctive and desirable, like entertainment-centered properties, can definitely set you apart in the rental or short-term rental market.

If done this way, the investor could use this as a powerful tax strategy to spread the taxable event over years, lowering the effective tax rate faced from the taxable events.I have heard professionals compare it to an installment agreement, but with more control.

Overall, would you recommend Sacramento compared to other U.S. markets, considering both rental income potential and appreciation prospects?

Compared to pre-TCJA rules, there is no material change in the tax treatment of a building involved in a like-kind exchange, where a cost segregation study has been performed.

By asking for the break outs it'll give you a few ways to compare numbers on a comparable basis.

Hey Chris, good to hear from you, thank you for your detailed opinion that you brought here, you made me think about it deeply and to compare markets, I'll do some homework this week :)@Chris Grenzig

Plus, with fewer building structures to upkeep compared to apartment complexes, your repair expenses remain relatively low.Mobile home parks also have the potential for high returns.