Quote from @William Dorrough: I currently either purchase and value add large scale multifamily properties or develop, and build ground up my issue with scaling is we have done this without brining in investors i have a great deal flow with a good track record im really looking to do more i have the capacity but have the need for more capital in one way or another  Scaling without investors can be tough, especially in multifamily.

Supposedly its all the books and materials but without the mentorship.

Overall, CRE is tough in finding deals right now regardless of asset class, and people are pessimistic about the next few years.  

Excess depreciation could be suspended as a passive loss unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS) or materially participate in a Short-Term Rental (STR)—which would allow you to use the additional depreciation to offset W-2 or business income.

However, if your AGI exceeds $150K, passive loss limitations may prevent rental losses from offsetting W-2 income unless you meet material participation rules.

Clearwater is very restrictive, you'll also have a tough time with competition and HOI.

- And more...Let's move past all of the above and focus on understanding and monitoring maintenance charges PMC's bill to their clients.There are two basic components of every maintenance bill, labor & materials.

@Ella Marie, I can't speak on behalf of your market, but in my respective market, competition is tough, and the successful fix-and-flip vendors are often full-time operating businesses.

I have been in Roofing industry for almost 25 years have offices in 3 states and I know how tough the insurance companies are.

Most of the time, the home warranty takes a long time to approve your repair, reach the property, and then they use low-quality materials.