I’m an investor and student of the game when it comes to building passive income and a solid portfolio.

Agree 100% especially if they don't have capital and a capital sponsor wants 75% or more - something better than nothing especially when you don't have skin in the game 

I am new to the game with 1 property leased to section 8 under my belt and was about to buy another.

I want to have a game plan in action prior to reaching out to lenders. 

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Builders can offer those crucial incentives, and the homes themselves often come with modern features and energy-efficient designs that make them even more appealing to buyers.Looking ahead, it’s clear that new-home sales will remain a bright spot in the housing market.

Is there a way to utilize the "gift" feature illustrated in the tax code? 

After 12 years in the furnished rental game, I'd say that is a pretty good sample size. 

These are features like online renter payments, tenant portal (for payments and work orders), help keeping track of work orders, tax reporting features, and accounting functionality.

These areas not only offer reasonable purchase prices for most investors but also feature turnkey homes—either newly built or fully renovated, ready for tenants, with systems that still have 10+ years of life remaining, and property management teams in place.