My coach suggested (and I implemented) a "must do tracker"....it's a color coded spreadsheet (I like to print multiple copies and keep them on a clipboard to stay in my sight/top of mind). 

The benefit here is that good buyer agents often have a list of buyers actively looking for off market deals.

What seem to be the best zip codes for rentals?  

I obviously want to get the best tax benefits and write off the expenses for the house and repairs I have done.

VA Cash Out refi's must demonstrate a Net Tangible Benefit to the veteran, strictly defined by VA, to do one of the following: eliminate PMI, reduce the rate, reduce the term, reduce the payment, increase residual income, renovate or repair your primary residence, convert from ARM to fixed rate, or stay below 90% LTV. 

I'll leverage accelerated depreciation for the tax benefit in the near-term. 

I have the skills to work with the city officials and understand all the Tiny Home Codes.

This allows us to pull out a HELOC, still own the property, and use that money towards acquiring more Value-Add multi-family units.Our move to Tennessee has been a strategic decision to leverage the state's benefits and capitalize on the growing real estate market. 

I currently work with investors who are looking to invest SFH/LTR that are turn-key ready and manage for them on the back end, so I see a lot of benefits in that market across the board. 

I rarely work with random people and I try and negotiate deals to where both parties are benefiting.