However, this approach may require a compelling story or project to attract contributions.Some people opt for personal loans to cover the down payment, though this can come with high interest rates.Lastly, some private lenders may base your loan amount on the property's as-is value rather than the purchase price.

Matthew, thanks.I understand maybe my situation isn't "extreme" enough to highlight the point I'm trying to make.So I'll try a different approach. 

First, revisiting and refining my marketing approach has proven beneficial.

The IRS requires that the entity that completed the 1031 exchange (in this case, the LLC) remains the owner to avoid triggering capital gains taxes.One approach might be to hold the property in the LLC for a period (generally recommended at least a year) to demonstrate intent to hold it as an investment.

I have a few questions about your approach to finding houses for house hacking, especially those where you can also force appreciation through improvements.Firstly, what ratio of bedrooms and bathrooms do you typically look for?

If you aren't comfortable with that approach, I recommend partnering with an experienced rehabber.4.

Over the years you'll decide which battles you'd like to fight.I approach active investing like a business, 1 of many S.O.P.'

It shows you're committed to growing your investment, and that’s exactly what a good property manager (PM) should be helping you with—they are stewards of your hard-earned money.I would suggest approaching the conversation like this: “Hey, I’ve noticed that maintenance expenses this past quarter seem a bit higher than usual.

This approach would allow you to use a 1031 exchange later to defer the capital gains taxes when you sell.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.PM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!