Fast forward twenty years and (maybe a $100M in cumulative real estate transactions later) and I'm still advising investors on asset management, typically focused on real estate as an agent OR mortgage broker, but conversely with clientele of my own age group with similar goals. 

Many in the building industry had hoped the next generation of flippers would embrace building performance & remediate the ever aging poorly performing housing stock.

College kids and someone of that age under the same roof tend to butt heads....Here are some key things I've learned after 4 years of landlording/house hacking: 1.

New Jersey has the 1974 Anti-Eviction Act.

I saw from a young age that, if you want something, you could just get money from the bank.

It allows a substantial portion of the asset's cost to be deducted in the first year of service.In 2023, the bonus depreciation rate is 80%.In 2024, it decreases to 60%.In 2025, the rate further reduces to 40%.COST SEGREGATION:Cost segregation involves dividing a property into its individual components for tax purposes.Some parts age faster, like carpets or paint.Your CPA can use this info to more accurately depreciate elements of your property leading to potential tax savings.BASIS:Your basis is the initial price that you paid for your property, including any expenses or improvements.Knowing your basis is crucial for tax purposes, as it's used to evaluate depreciation & determine the capital gains or losses if/when your property sells.LAND VALUE:This is how much your land is worth without any buildings or improvements.Land doesn't get old like buildings, so you can't depreciate it.

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.

“Asset protection” to be most effective AND cost efficient should be set up taking into account the individuals assets, occupation, potential liabilities, age, and family status.2.

These factors may include:Rental incomeBusiness incomeWork bonusesPensionsInvestmentsOne thing to note is that many states allow for deductions from gross income for things like:Property taxesUnion duesAside from monetary obligations, some states also factor in the following:How much time the child spends with each parentCosts associated with health insuranceThe age of the childChildcare costsHow To Calculate Rental Income For Child SupportIf you’re wondering how to calculate total rental income for child support purposes, the payments are based on several factors, but in a nutshell, here are the top three steps that should take place.Determine gross incomeFirst, how much cash is the rental property bringing in?

He definitely does market his business a lot but what business owner wouldn't, just a new age with social media.