You could put in a range of numbers for purchase price and closing costs, renovation expenses, and expected returns and you could very quickly get a range of projected return on investments (although an excel spreadsheet could easily do this as well), but I'm sure as technology develops we will see even more sophistication in AI's ability to assist in deal analyzing.

While this would not necessarily result in immediate taxes (because it can be offset by your lifetime gift and estate tax exclusion), a gift tax return (Form 709) would need to be filed.

MTRs often have lower management demands compared to platforms like Airbnb while still generating higher returns than long-term rentals.

Key Deal Points:Loan Amount: $88,000Lien Position: 1st position Purchase Price: $120,000Appraised Value: $250,000Interest Rate/Return: 11% annual returnTerm: 5-year balloon (meaning the entire principal and interest must be paid at the end of the term)LTV ratio: 35.2%---Licensed Lending company for contractsRMLO package completed on buyersServicing company for payment

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.

Not a bad return.

Specifically:Will the lender only consider the rental income from the two legally zoned units, even though all three rental incomes are declared on your tax return?

Many desirable neighborhoods that offer a consistent predictable return on investment.  

24 dead now as of this morning.....Costs are already estimated at $250 billion, high winds returning (50-70 mph) through Wednesday.

Right of recession:Buyer and Seller may rescind within 3 days of signing contract all all EM must be returned this is a blanket rescission.If Buyer or Seller never get the Disclosures and sign for them they can cancel right up until the day of closing with all EM returned. this should level the playing field keep bad actors at bey and give Buyers and Sellers some rights if they think they have been hood winked.