Exploring multiple strategies like fix-and-flip and buy-and-hold is a smart approach, especially as you discover which niche suits you best.

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Many alternative lenders have internal guidelines that prevent against lending on assets with any commercial components.

@Zac Kucharek  I will focus on the asset protection component of your post since it appears to be the primary objective.  

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But then I discovered Baselane, and it's been a game-changer.One of the things I love most about Baselane is how easy it is to track income and expenses.

You'll be one of the wealthiest people you know by the time you are 40.As you gain experience, you may discover you hate dealing with tenants and this is the wrong vehicle for you to build wealth.

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That said, Solo 401(k) with Roth component can be powerful and does open up the discussion with your CPA or tax pro about paying yourself more (within reason), in order to make higher contributions. 

So if you are going to do another 5% down then the FHA component matters less.