Before you invest in cost segregation, you need to figure out whether it will help you.

And since you are licensed, you can potentially do some sales on the side to increase income and save up for investing.

But I also recognize that the economy is uncertain, and taking on more leverage could be risky.Questions for the Community:Would you take out a Home Equity Loan to pay off the HELOC and invest in another property now?

First, I think self-doubt and fear keep most people from trying something new or investing in real estate.

I've been investing in real estate for 30 years. 

Have your agent start to look for properties that will do the 1031 now.See my comments in recent post. 

Fortunately, if your mortgage is backed by Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae, transferring an investment property into an LLC will not trigger acceleration.

Partner B will get $220,000 + the single wide, while Partner A's heirs will get the apartment building and the double wide.They intend to sell one property ( the double wide mobile home ) and use the proceeds to either pay down the loan or reinvest in another rental property (possibly in another market).To defer capital gains tax, they plan to use a 1031 exchange for reinvestment.Goals & Challenges:Tax Efficiency – Structure the transfers and payments to minimize tax liabilities for Partner A’s Spouse and the Children.Guaranteed Income for Partner A’s Spouse – Ensure a fixed monthly payment of $1,100/month while transferring ownership to the Children.Long-Term Investment for the Children – Build a solid rental portfolio to support future financial growth.Operating the LLC Under New Ownership – Ensure a smooth transition, including removing Partner A’s Spouse and Partner B from the LLC structure.Proposed Plan & Questions for Advice:Instead of outright gifting the 50% interest, the LLC will be restructured so that Partner A’s Spouse retains a Preferred Equity Stake that provides them $1,100/month in priority payments but gradually transfers ownership to the Children.Payments will only be made when rental income is sufficient (i.e., when rent increases to $850/unit).Partner A’s Spouse is willing to forgo payments in bad financial times but wants assurance that they won’t face any tax consequences on unpaid amounts.If Partner A’s Spouse passes away before full ownership transfer, the Children inherit the shares at a stepped-up basis (avoiding capital gains tax).Questions:How should the LLC Operating Agreement be structured to allow withholding payments when necessary without triggering tax or legal issues?

I would like this to be an investment property.

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