I “assume” they meant you wouldn’t defer all your taxes if you used leverage on a $450k purchase instead of “spending” all your cash.

Hi @Bryce Cover,First, congratulations on your growing family and your successful real estate investment so far!

Purchase price: $265,000 Cash invested: $200,000 1930’s historic home with a converted garage.

Purchase price: $250,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Primary house hack.

By focusing on cost-effective improvements, investors can significantly enhance property value.By first Identifying which renovations offer the highest ROI—typically kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal. 

If you are selling for 1M after closing costs you could purchase two 500k properties in your exchange and own one cash and a mortgage on the second.

Purchase price: $100,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $270,000 Hey BiggerPockets Community,I recently updated a multi-family property on a tight budget and significantly increased its value.

Solid area, home just went on the market.

Purchase price: $380,000 Cash invested: $135,000 Annual rental to be turned into STR when tenant vacates What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

On Furnished Finder, the incremental rent appears to be about $1.20/SF.Having a property manager to handle mid-term rentals is crucial.