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.: @Dominic Mazzarella Thank you for the help!

Hope this helps, and good luck with your next deal!

Keep in mind the more you write off the less money you will show as you net.If you have (2) full years and depending on how the accountant files your taxes you will have a schedule C more than likely or another schedule that shows profit and loss.

However, I don’t yet have the funds for a down payment on another house, and I’m trying to figure out the best option for where to live while I rent the apartment.Do you have any recommendations for managing this transition or tips on finding a temporary place to stay?

The perceived value may be more, because you know an STR was run there and making money, but a lender wont value it more.While I agree a lender probably won’t value it more, an investor interested in running it as a STR will pay more.  

Here's an article full of Opportunity Zone FAQs that you may find helpful.

The Pocket Communities are growing substantially as more city municipalities are understanding the concept.

I'm unsure which focus would help me scale my portfolio and achieve my goals more efficiently. 

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