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If this $30k was instead invested in a taxable brokerage account, you'd pay capital gains taxes on the $70k of growth and be left with a tax bill as high as $14k.

Instead of platforms like Angi, try building relationships directly with contractors, architects, and developers.

But lowest risk with conversely high returns might still be worthy to try. 

Definitely a strong location with great visibility and high foot traffic.Since it’s a NNN,  your expenses are minimal, but if LazyDog ever exits, buildout costs will depend on lease terms and the next tenant.

It's a relationship game more than anything, so if you're building strong relationships with them and providing a consistent product, you'll be golden.

One of my applicants showed up with little credit but no defaults, no evictions, and only traffic violations and verified income high enough to cover well over 3 times the rent and I accepted the tenant despite there being some signs.He paid the rent in time for the most part until a few weeks ago when he stopped and I could not get ahold of him.

Most likely one of two issues. (1) You don't have an investment grade deal; or (2) you don't have the relationships yet to assign a contract. 

But the mortgage is still too high. 

A debt service loan would be a good option if your DTI is high, you want to close in an LLC, you're self-employed or have low income on paper, or you don't have a stable 2-year work history.