We are frequent users of the Rental Property Calculator and have found a few promising leads thus far but also know that is just the beginning of the process.

The tax advantages of buying/holding gas stations are pretty great.Many of the components of gas stations including pumps, tanks, external parking areas, and other equipment are classified as either 5 or 15 year property so you can bonus depreciate a lot of it (minus the land value) and get significant deductions in year 1.With the 2025 bonus depreciation rate at 40%, a $1 million gas station acquisition could still lead to $100K+ in year 1 deductions depending on the specifics of your deal.

For example, say I have a foreclosure, or expired listing lead that I would like to find accurate phone numbers for for prospecting.

It may be helpful:I can give you some general info on insuring the property:Here are some things to look for from an Insurance prospective:1.Any in-ground tanks (active or inactive)2.Any Knob & Tube or Aluminum Wiring3.If built before 1978, does the building have Lead Safe certifications4.Any wood stoves or secondary heating units.

I've tried a couple - truepeoplesearch, white-ages, property radar, leadsherpa, batch leads...Some services are better than others, but it is a numbers game and you also can cross check between different platforms.

Using these parts of local zoning can lead to potential deals.  

What worked for me was focusing on building strategic relationships with top tier people (quality partners) who could complement what I brought to the table—sales, management, and execution.When you are approaching sellers for creative financing, leading with a clear value proposition (and CONFIDENTLY) is key.

Is Real Estate Bees a legitimate and good source for leads? 

Until now I hasn’t considered that the shut down of Tik Tok would potentially lead to a consolidation of viewership.

For example, if your purchase price was $300K and the FMV at gifting is $500K, the recipient's cost basis remains $300K, potentially leading to higher taxes upon sale.You and your spouse can gift up to $38K annually per recipient (under the annual exclusion) without reducing the lifetime gift exemption.