Rather than sheltering via maximizing 403b, 457, wife's solo 401k, trad IRAs, HSAs, etc, I'd much prefer to focus on personally managed real estate investment properties.In any case, I see myself as heavily inventivized to maximize depreciation via cost segregration in an effort to shelter my income, and maintain more capital towards expansion.

Maximizing this should help you make a better decision.

Hello BP Mates,Last October we acquired our first SFH rental property and now it is time to understand and execute a tax strategy that aligns with our goals and maximizes our ability to invest in the future.

To maximize the investment, the place should be an attraction for air BnB rental.

You want to rehab the RE to maximize profit. 

She'll basically be able to retire while keeping the same "salary" level, then delay taking Social Security and retirement disbursements to maximize them.#2 is my preferred approach as it covers your mom's living expenses in perpetuity and provides more retirement income.

In the meantime, save up cash, address anything in your credit report to maximize your credit rating, and begin networking and researching in the areas you wish to invest in.  

I also loved your take on opening 2 lines of credit to get started fast but to always be risk-averse to maximize credit gains. 

Ultimately the turnkey operator is financially incentivized to flip the property as quickly as possible and to maximize their profit.

What did you find most critical to your success in working with a realtor to maximize your return and manage the exit process?