Changing the tractor's oil in the driveway was another favorite: keeps the dust down in the summer.The developer risk is if that solid ever gets tested (phase one or phase two environmental study) you may have to dispose of it as toxic waste, which is super expensive.

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.

Years ago, when I was in the retail leasing phase, I was regularly presented with this sort of nonsense and consistently refused to sign.

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

That small rate increase is a huge benefit when it comes to the future passive income and equity/leverage you will receive by buying another property. 

I have clients that would benefit from this information a lot.

What's the best way to approach this phase of an investment?

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