And you can determine the sweet spot for pricing your place based on comparable properties that are your competition."

The second is a rehab property that I purchased for myself, I purchased it out right for 100k.

You will need to narrow down the zip code or street a little more based on where you decide to purchase, but this gives you a good start.

With those in mind, would a portfolio purchase get you there quicker, maybe. 

Purchase price: $175,000 Cash invested: $35,000Buyout property that needed significant upgrades to bring to rental market in 2022.

You’ve decided to get a cost segregation study on your real estate property, but you aren’t sure how to determine which company to choose.

Assuming you purchased in your IRA for cash as most do, then there's nothing to deduct or depreciate because the income is non-taxable inside the IRA already.

Purchase price: $640,000 Cash invested: $220,000 Purchase price $640,000Got it at this price because there is a non-paying tenant in unit 2 (rent value $3,500), we're in court Rehab $60,000All in cash (rehab plus down payment) $217,500Rehab included ground level basement and 2 parking spot drivewayMonthly cash flow $1,500 ARV $950,000Equity $470,000Refi cash out (August 2024) $150,000 (used to buy new rental)New monthly cash flow breaking even (non-paying tenant still in unit 2)New equity about $200,000

But, yes, it sounds like simply looking at your numbers and determining whether or not you can absorb a salary is the time to consider it. 

Purchase price: $75,000 Cash invested: $600,000 Sale price: $269,000This is my largest new build development to date.