They based their loan on ALL of the properties, if you reduce their collateral value, you worsen the position that they did the underwriting on.

Here's a https://www.irs.gov/businesses/cost-segregation-audit-technique-guide-chapter-4-principal-elements-of-a-quality-cost-segregation-study-and-report to the IRS website noting specific items that are included in the cost segregation study report. hmm, that website is a 404 error.  

I was chatting with some of my lending buddies at big banks and they are all backing away from the CRE space including office because operating costs are increasing more quickly than rents.

The Creative Investor Meetup is designed for beginning to advanced investors who would like additional strategies when constructing deals.All aspects of real estate investing will be covered including (but not limited to) - Wholesaling, Flipping, Buy and Hold and Commercial with an emphasis on Creative Financing.

I'm glad to be included on this platform with like minded interests.

I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.

This will reduce your risk and cash invested and if something goes wrong you wont be bled dry with never ending repairs.

No exceptions, including for tax reasons.

This reduces exit options and affects the value. 10) Small number of small units is the most expensive residential development there is.

To me that is negative cash-flow, because I include hard and soft expenses.