Wouldn't hurt to consult a tax pro just to make sure there isn't a more tax effective strategy but I don't think lending provides any tax shelter.

Duluth's housing is incredibly diverse from a sub-market standpoint. 

Whether it’s sharing ideas, insights, or exploring opportunities, I’m all about building relationships with like-minded investors.Looking forward to contributing and learning from this incredible community.Best,James That’s impressive what you’re doing.

The Retainer Fee is credited towards whatever they buy from us in the 90 days, so in effect, costs them nothing.Note: we're not doing this to make money, but to avoid the time-wasters.

@Anthony Finelli check your mortgage paperwork for the Truth-In-Lending form to find your APR.APR is your effective interest rate including interest, MIP and closing costs.If you can refinance the rental at a cheaper rate than the APR, then you should!

There’s so much to learn here, and I’m sure you’ll find it incredibly helpful.

You should definately expect a good ROI, but I dont' have data to show how that would effect it would have on revenue.

You just need an LLC of of a state that doesn't disclose, that owns the LLC that will own the property.What I recommend, for any asset you buy in any location, especially fo an A Class asset that will likely have little to no cash flow, is that you evaluate your potential CapEx expenses effectively.

This strategy can be particularly effective for investors like yourself looking to manage and expand their holdings efficiently.

The ability to get funding in just a few days can make a world of difference, allowing investors to act quickly and lock in the best opportunities.I’m curious, in your experience, what strategies have you found most effective for building strong relationships with reliable direct lenders?