If the answer is another investor & you reasonably believe it will be an investor for the foreseeable future, you may want to reconsider whether it is a SF home you want to own as a rental.

You are financing at less then likely future inflation rate.

Refinancing out of this interest rate to a lower one could be difficult currently but its a potential option in the future months.

Examples of qualified improvement property include improvements made to the interior of nonresidential real property, such as HVAC systems or alarm and security systems.We refrain from making direct recommendations on Section 179 because we believe this decision is best made by the CPA, who completely understands the client’s overall tax situation.The decision to elect Section 179 is deeply tied to broader tax implications, including other deductions, income limitations, and future business planning.Your CPA has a holistic view of your finances and can help you make the right choice.TLDR:* Section 179 is a powerful tool for business owners and real estate investors, allowing immediate expensing of qualifying assets in the year they are placed in service.* Annual limits apply to how much can be expensed, with the 2024 cap set at $1,220,000, and investment limits that start to phase out when more than $3,050,000 of property is placed in service.* Not all property qualifies for Section 179.

I have to admit that I met a lot of future deal sponsors (GPs) in the mentorship group I joined. 

Currently working towards acquiring rental properties in the future!

If you made it this far I want to thank you for your time in reading my post and look forward to future connections. 

., laundry facilities, pet fees).Fixed Expenses: Include mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and property management fees.Variable Expenses: Include repairs, maintenance, utilities, and any unexpected costs.Capital Expenditures: Set aside a portion for future big-ticket items (e.g., roof replacement, appliance upgrades) as a reserve.3.

I guess this is a perk of buying at the peak of rates now that the Fed wants to reduce rates in the near future.

We should have a lot less residential development being delivered in the next 1-4 years, which should shift the supply and demand for long-term residential and should have increased organic rent growth in the future as we saw from 2017-2020, but counting on that as an investment strategy probably isn't the best idea.