Time is critical, especially in competitive markets.Clear Offer Terms - Present a firm offer with terms that make the seller feel confident that you can close fast, with minimal contingencies or proof of funds.Due Diligence Preparation - Have your financing lined up and know your repair/rehab costs in advance so you can move quickly without second-guessing.

For savvy investors, the key to keeping more of your hard-earned returns lies in strategic planning and leveraging the right tools to minimize tax liability.Whether you're looking to reinvest in another property, take advantage of depreciation, or explore unique tax-deferral opportunities, there are powerful strategies available to help you reduce your tax burden and maximize your financial outcomes.

Additionally, due to limited capital and the desire to minimize risk in a new country (for us) we employed a Master Lease strategy.

Seems like a nice bed of cash coming in to use as a launch point - plus minimal cash out the door on initial purchase.  

It's because typically people say they want financial freedom but are looking for an easy button where they do minimal work and all this success happens in their life.

A person should never focus on minimal $ down, they should focus on the deal, a "deal" worth buying, operating, the strategy, because the $ is always out there looking for a place to land that's safe. 

Making millions a year and often paying $0 in taxes.Short Term Rentals supercharge this:RE pros use cost segregation and bonus depreciation combined with leverage to create massive losses with minimal cash.Combined with 1031s and snowballing, you create a business that never pays tax.

The deal cash flows minimally initially then after the second and third mortgages are paid off it becomes a cash flow cow.

However, higher fees do not necessarily indicate skills.Final ThoughtsA skilled property manager can save you time, minimize risks, and boost profitability.

The flexibility and context are often key to maintaining occupancy, while still minimizing your risk.