5️⃣ Energy-Efficient Upgrades: Solar panels = tax credits!

-NationsIt makes little to no economic sense to do a renovation in this neighborhood.

I've never even been to Texas and I can seen the appreciation and economic growth - might need to take a trip there  The Texas property tax sales comment is specific to Texas.  

In a previous life, I developed midstream energy assets. 

Special business tax preferences, such as a special deduction for energy-efficient commercial building properties, should be eliminated.Regarding the OP's question, I see no specific Project 2025 policy that will impact investment real estate. 

I was conflicted on DR's adamant position against leveraged debt, however, having a degree in finance and economics I believed I had well balanced approach.

The fact that 8 acres were developed and 200 were left as farm is a clue there is some issue.Another first step would be to determine the possible economics of the development.

I think he ended up spending 30-40k for the fire suppression system, windows, and whatever else the city required... and I'm not even sure this is possible anymore, since I think Union City's program is not going on anymore, and, in general, they require showing off-street parking.I'm uncertain if the economics will make sense for you, although I'm not sure what JC may require or how your basement looks now.

I’m trying to get a better understanding of the unlevered IRR hurdles SFR / BTR investors have for value-add improvements.By "value-add improvements" I’m referring to upgrades made to a property that increase rent or purchase value, often including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, solar and other energy efficiency improvements, fresh paint, a new garage door, finishing a basement, adding a deck, and updating flooring, to name a few.I’ve been hearing a lot of different reactions to this question the last few months.

I've had so many deals fall through this year and am feeling exhausted from putting in a lot of time and energy to deal I thought were going to be solid an they ended up falling through.