Energy tax incentives were expanded and extended through 2032.Be sure to keep an eye out for any changes to 1031 exchanges and capital gains tax rates.Buy, Borrow, and Die StrategyA great estate planning strategy for transferring wealth and minimizing taxes is the Buy, Borrow and Die Strategy.Buy: Purchase multi-family properties that are appreciating in value.Borrow: Use HELOCs or cash out refinancing to pull equity out of the property as it appreciates.

Land banking in the path of renewable energy projects could definitely pay off, especially if you choose parcels with the right zoning and infrastructure in place.While my focus has been more on the East Coast, I’d love to hear how things are shaping up in Kern County.

The issue with doing this method is it takes more money up front for the renovations, you are buying older properties which may have more needed capital expenditures, and it takes more time and energy.

Yes, all forms of energy development do get funding by the government. 

You will have to spend considerable time and energy getting familiar with a new market whereas if you stick with the original one you appear to have enough capital to get started right away on a new building.

This strategy comes with some more risk & involvement, but can be a creative way in the TK space to scale quicker.Ultimately I think it comes down to being honest about the level of time, risk, energy/stress & capital you want to invest & then determine which direction to invest in based on that criteria.

I ended up living here longer because I got into real estate full time and didn't have the energy to finish fixing up, but moved out a couple months ago and it's almost ready to rent out as 2 units for Airbnb's or mid-term.

You'll be better off spending your energy learning how to hire the right PM instead of trying to PM it yourself.

It's going to drive you crazy and you've got bigger fish to fry... you're building your business and all the stress and energy you are pouring into this is taking away from that. 

EV and Green energy!