Typically, higher vacancies lead to lower rents, but today’s reality is different.Inflation plays a role — while the consumer price index has surged over 20% since 2019, office rents have not kept pace in real terms.

I've worked with a lot of investors who’ve done cost segregation, and the recapture part is always something that can catch you off guard if you don't think it through.Let’s break this down step by step..just like when I helped a buddy of mine who had a similar situation a couple of years ago, only he was dealing with a multi-family unit, not a single-family home.

While it’s relatively simple and can help you find deals, it’s also time-consuming.

Being a landlord is far too complex, far too time consuming, and far too nuanced to do out of state even for many experienced investors, let alone just starting out.

Paid off, but junk and no reserves is not helpful, it will consume all your cash flow quickly for years.

Direct Mail is expensive, time-consuming, and doesn't have a high conversion rate based on the amount of money I'm spending as well as the amount of time I am spending sitting on Property Radar hunting for the leads. 

They don’t follow the same restrictions and principles on a consumer purpose loan. 

Entitlements can be costly and time consuming but can also be lucrative.

I'd attack the credit report :) 1) lower (pay down) whatever accounts have a high utilization percentage 2) contact each of 3 major consumer credit agencies and get a free report, then dispute every hard inquiry that is *NOT* associated with an open account 3) call the credit cards you already have established and ask for a credit line increase -- often can be done online and they do not verify income, hint hint. 

While it’s relatively simple and can help you find deals, it’s also time-consuming.