A boutique hotel is a great investment, assuming your plan is the turn it into a STR hotel as well.

My original plan was to find a 4 plex in california buy using fha loan, move out after the first year and generate cash flow and appreciation, but after looking at properties it became clear to me that’s not possible with todays market and interest rates.

It sounds like you’ve got a solid plan and a great passion for real estate investing.

Additionally, the transition process itself could create uncertainty in the market, making long-term planning more difficult.Opportunities for Private Lenders & Alternative FinancingWhile some investors may face challenges, privatization could create opportunities for private lenders and non-bank financing options.

Assets identified in this study include:Standard windows and doorsInterior ceilings and wallsBasic plumbing and electrical systemsBuilding structural elementsBasic HVAC componentsThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

I am currently 36 years old and planning to start my real estate investing journey this year.

You will also provide the whole amount if you plan on repaying the loan in full beforehand.  

We are planning to hold it for 5 years and bought a rate cap to cover the entire hold period. 

With the exception of building a trailer on the property (these are hard to finance), this sounds like a good plan AND if you are using it for your business AND your business pays more than 50% of the rent (if you have more than 1 tenant), then this is a more financeable property in the eyes of banks and credit unions as it would be consider a commercial "owner-occupied" property. 

It became your strategic advantage.The Moral of the Story:Sometimes in tax planning, what looks like a lemon can make premium lemonade.