Very unique group here, glad to be a part of it - I think you will be too!  

Each situation is unique, so your strategy depends on various factors.

Thank you, Taylor Given your unique circumstances as a professional athlete who may not know where you will be located in the future, a fix and flip strategy may be a good option to consider.

You need a good tax strategist that understands these very unique twists to owning STRs. 

He still hasn’t moved in because of some medical issues (as per him) and hospital admission  etc etc and saying will move March 15th now.

I'd ping my real estate attorney and ask, esp. since its a unique situation

I have the impression like you that they all create these type of unique structure to tell you we are your only savior and the only person who can protect you after paying 1000$ and 1000$ of dollars.Would you mine sharing what type of structure you have find to be good for people who start?

Your situation is unique and presents an exciting opportunity for your retirement planning.Given your aim to maximize your monthly income to supplement your CalSTRS retirement fund, and your desire to continue investing in properties post-retirement, here are a few suggestions:Assess Your Risk Tolerance: Transitioning from California properties to Indiana duplexes involves a shift in market dynamics and possibly different risk profiles.

Your background as a corporate chef brings a unique perspective, and I'm sure your skills and dedication will translate well into the real estate industry.

More commonly, 4-star properties have seen as much as 200- 250 basis points of expansion.This range of cap rates is generally found in the upper 7% to 9% territory, indicating that office property values for transactions over $10 million are down by roughly 35% from the all-time high in 2021, excluding medical and owner-user sales.Debt maturities pose challenges for 2024, with around $206 billion in office loans maturing this year and another $180 billion in 2025 and 2026 combined.