I could have expanded my portfolio sooner if I had recognized the potential of using financing strategically.For example, after selling my HUD foreclosure condo in Northern Virginia for $440,000, I reinvested the profits into additional properties.

Cost segregation can help boost cash flow, create substantial tax savings, and increase the profitability of the warehouse operation by accelerating depreciation.A cost segregation study is a strategic tax planning tool that separates the assets that have a shorter useful life and can be depreciated over 5, 7 and 15 years from the residential rental property or nonresidential real property that are depreciated over 27.5 and 39 years, respectively.

Or, ya know, pay someone to do all that and hope n pray there is any profit left on it for you. 

If the rising values had reflected property improvements and upgrades (rather than massive profit taking) the rapid rise in prices would have been justified. 

A few quick tips:Run your numbers – Flip for a profit by factoring in renovation costs, holding costs, and market trends in the area.Line up financing early – If you're using a VA loan, it's great for long-term holds, but for a flip, hard money or private lenders might fit better.Build your team – Lean on your local contacts (family, friends, or contractors) to be your boots on the ground.

Some areas may still be good to invest in even with global uncertainty.Interest Rates – Try to get a good mortgage rate now, as waiting for rates to drop could be risky.Cash Flow – If the rental income covers your costs and gives a profit, it's a good sign to buy.Long-Term Thinking – Real estate tends to grow in value over time, even if there are short-term changes.Rather than holding off, look for deals that make sense for your goals now.

I target cheap C+ class homes because turnovers amongst this class of tenants is almost zero, and the profits are much higher.

One of the properties sold back in December 2023 and we were told that we would be receiving an update of the profit in January.

In that case, it may be time to reap the profits from a rental property sale and invest elsewhere.

Keep in mind @Mario Morales that they take premiums, invest them so there is a profit component on invested returns, and hence amplifies how far the $ can spread on payouts. less than stellar returns and expanding claims, yes, rising premiums is a certainty.