Or, they may prefer to diversify what they have to minimize risk.

I have also used hard money and private lenders as well.What Started my obsession with REI:I, like many of the individuals on BP was frustrated with the lack of freedom as well as minimal feeling of accomplishments through my 9-5 job.

They actually tell criminals the property is vacant.Alarms only work if the police show up quickly, otherwise the thieves are already gone.Appears you have properties in Class C/D areas, there are several other options that we use to minimize breakins & squatters.

Lease to a Property Management CompanyPartner with a management company that handles the STR or corporate rental for a predictable income with minimal hassle.

You buy a property at a discount, do minimal work (if any), and then resell it quickly for a profit.

It’s flexible and can help you fund deals quickly.Lease Options: Similar to “rent-to-own,” you control a property with minimal upfront costs and can potentially get a cut of the appreciation if you decide to buy it later.Lines of Credit: If you already own a property with equity, a HELOC or business line of credit can give you accessible funds for down payments or renovation costs.House Hacking: This might sound basic, but if you haven’t tried it, it can be a fast track to building up rental income and experience without a ton of cash down.

For flips, people look for a quick return with minimal market risk.

In some states it includes annual fees (like the 800usd for CA).Turnover has both minimal repairs and cleanup.

. - Bonus Depreciation Recapture form the cost seg you did can be taxed at the marginal rate but this can be minimized the the asset is held for more than 4/5 years. - Capital Gains: Gains from appreciation remain taxed at the capital gains rate, not as ordinary income.

The property remains a valuable asset in my portfolio, delivering strong returns while requiring minimal ongoing investment.