A deposit on that site is required to bid.

You can't charge extra pet rent or even a pet deposit because it's legally not considered a pet.

There are types of deductible debt: - Acquisition debt (a loan to directly acquire an asset)-Renovation loan (loan against an asset, used to renovate that asset)-Replacement debt (a loan which is a refinanced replacement of an initial qualifying replacement). 

It seems like your goal is appreciation or that you are willing to sacrifice cash flow for appreciation, as long as your return is trending in the right direction.

Investors who take the time to define their ideal guest make smarter design and amenity investments—which can directly impact ROI by up to 53%.👉🏾 Which guest type best fits your STR?

My area for example has to have certain signage and an emergency shut off button located directly by the hot tub. 

Also, have you looked into self-directed IRAs for real estate investing?

While it doesn't directly offset the income picked up from the inherited IRA distribution on your tax return, this could partially or fully offset the tax impact and be a completely legit way to accomplish sort of a backdoor rollover.For example.. 

You can't directly do something to allow you to sell the flip, and buy the triplex without paying gains. 

I know that a QOF can invest directly in real estate, but I’m particularly interested in the QOZB structure, since it allows for active business operations and working capital flexibility.For those who have set up a QOZB:How did you structure it in relation to your QOF?