If I can be of benefit to you in any way don't hesitate to reach out to me.

I have some VA benefits.

BTC is highly volatile, has no cash flow, limited tax benefits, can't be leveraged, relatively passive, and is high risk/reward.

Each strategy seems to have its pros and cons, and I’m curious what the community thinks.Do fix and flips provide faster returns, or do the long-term benefits of rental income make holding onto properties more appealing?

And while that feels slow and clunky, it's also a very good way for you to get familiar with your specific market and getting that in depth understanding has a lot of benefits to it.

The benefits far outweigh what you get with a HEL. 

A dwelling unit does not include a unit in a hotel, motel, or other establishment in which more than 50% of the units are used on a transient basis.”)Benefits of a Cost Segregation StudyCapturing depreciation on STR property begins with a cost segregation strategy to maximize deductions.

If I understand this right, your 2 out of state LTRs have no connection at all to your LLC, so you aren't getting any benefits from the LLC there.

Plus, many build-to-rent options come with property management baked in, which can be a huge benefit if you prefer a hands-off approach.On the flip side, BTR properties can sometimes come with a higher upfront cost or a longer timeline to start generating cash flow, especially if construction is still in progress.

You are probably thinking of a typical whole life where the goal is to get as much death benefit as possible for the money.