The 2019 standard deduction is $24k for married filing jointly, and we generally do not have enough in mortgage interest, charitable contributions, etc. to itemize, although we could work on being more strategic with those things.If we purchase a turn key property or other real estate investement, we would be able to deduct business expenses and depreciation. 

There's a fine line between a strategic negotiation and a low balling used car salesman. 

Perhaps a second wall color strategically, but as neutral as possible because you don't know their color scheme.

Additionally I’m in a professional development program in advance applied strategic leadership (masters of science degree) and that takes up a lot of time.

But, as my available cash isn't enormous, I also want to strategize as to how best to use a combo of cash and leverage to maximize what I can buy.

Was it pretty deliberate and strategic or more of a reaction to the opportunity in front of you? 

Hi all, have been educating myself for the last several months and thought I may have stumbled upon and interesting question, so here goes: when using my VA loan, I know I can eventually refinance to a conventional lo...

Looking for strategic advice on how to proceed from some vets who know more than me.

I’m currently stationed at Fort Bragg, NC and there are cheap properties out here but I none that are the it based on the bigger pockets strategic formula.

Re-strategizing our marketing.