Selling below FMV treats the difference as a gift, requiring a gift tax return (if exceeding $19,000 in 2025).

Then add any other codes required where you want to build and study those as well.

Lower Start-Up CostsTraditional real estate investing requires 20%-25% down, making it difficult for many to scale quickly.

And I believe they require 30-40% down. 

As investors we want to maximize revenue but to your point that still requires applying common sense and basic ethical principles.

Acid washing when required is $500.

@John Jacobs I require my borrowers to have policies that cover replacement cost. 

There are many ways to remove a tenant, but it requires knowing what motivates them.

.- You should have required the tenant to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, indemnifying you against any of their claims.

Additionally, lenders may require a release price (a specific amount to pay down the loan) for each property sold, which can complicate the strategy.It’s worth discussing these details with a trusted lender or mortgage broker to ensure the plan aligns with the loan’s terms.