Deferred capital expense looming? 

This provided a substantial return on the initial investment and freed up capital for future projects.Financial Highlights•Acquisition Price: $72,000•Renovation Costs: $35,600•Total Investment: $107,600•Funds: raised from personal savings and private lender•Appraised Value: $160,700•Monthly Rent: $2,150•Cash-Out Refinance: $3,200 after paying off private lender and myself•Rate and Term Refinance: 30 yr amortization, 7.25% interest, 70% LTV•DSCR: 1.45%Here's the breakdown of rental income and expense analysis:1.Annual Gross Income: $25,800 (Monthly rent of $2,150 x 12)2.Annual Expenses: $25,800 * 0.40 = $10,3203.Annual NOI: $25,800 - $10,320 = $15,4804.Annual Debt Service: $10,680 (Calculated previously using a mortgage calculator with a loan of $131,775, 7.25% interest, and a 30-year term)5.DSCR: $15,480 / $10,680 = 1.45 (approximately)With a 40% expense ratio, the DSCR is approximately 1.45.

some things to things to be aware of;My father and I have found the deal and will be completing 90% of the rehab.The friend has lots of capital and is able to provide large sums of cash if needed.

When you say you want to prioritize cash flow over equity, you want to watch out for people honing in on that and selling you "good cash flow" deals which will be in D neighborhoods and will come with high capital expenditures and harder tenancies.

In our market, it is probably a bit more desirable to go after smaller multi and of course it depends on the capital you have.   

You may need some help with capital, or credit, or both.

As far as capital, most investment loans would require you to do 20-25% on a SFH.

In your second scenario you would eliminate all capital gain and depreciation recapture with the step up in basis.there is no statutory holding period that qualifies you to convert the properties. 

Depending on the situation, it could still be worth it for SFHs especially if you have capital gains or other income you need to offset this year.  

But there is no black and white guidance that I could find.And, in conclusion...1st conclusion: no FICA until the child's 18th birthday.2nd conclusion: tax law is muddy (I would add two capital letters, but it's a family-friendly forum)3rd conclusion: pay your CPA, we have to deal with it daily, and it takes skill