Cons: Yes, we can be in the slumlord category because we don’t improve unless absolutely necessary.

I’ve been investing in Tampa for 20 years, and right now is a perfect time to buy with panicking sellers and the market cooling a bit before rates improve and the tide turns again.

Attorneys (want your money), YouTube gurus (want your eyes), and amateurs (don't know any better) will all insist you set up an LLC for asset protection.The truth is, you don't need it.

For real estate investors, especially those buying and selling multiple properties, the potential reduction in transaction costs and increased transparency could lead to improved profit margins.

This plan will be sent to prospective Equity Partners within the next week, any input is appreciated.FIX AND FLIP/BUY AND HOLD BUSINESS PLANAS OF 15 AUGUST 2016MISSION STATEMENT We will strive to improve our properties to the best of our ability.

One thing to consider though, that most people don't realize, when you higher and pay for an architect/engineer to do drawings you get to count that money spend as improvements to the building when it comes time to get your commercial loan.

but maybe it will be like Habitat for Humans  although when you look at their projects houses biult as cheap as code will allow.. so to me I guess if you put them in dead and dying areas to spruce them up that could be an improvement

That's before considering capex/maint, vacancy (almost guaranteed when buying a vacant home), or any even improvements needed to get it rent ready.

Can you refer me to any resources, or any search terms for me to chase on youtube university, so I can learn more about vetting operators in these spaces? 

The 27.5 year depreciation schedule is for a residential property improvement as a whole.