What is drawing your eye to Flagstaff besides the bonus of already living there. 

This is true for bonus depreciation items as well.  

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Even now, I’ve got clients in Austin who started off focused on short-term rentals and suddenly found multifamily syndications more enticing after running the numbers and chatting with other savvy folks in my network.

If I were you keeping the property as 4 units and renting out bonus unit under the radar may be your best option especially if you plan to refi or do HELOC while occupying. 

They also get a small bonus on every review they generate.

Some buyers might see this as a bonus, while others may worry about tenant turnover or stigma, so it can affect the price slightly.Sell when the building’s cash flow no longer meets your goals, market conditions are strong, or you’re ready to reinvest into something else.

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@Greg StrunakA good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

It was Civic Financial - I’m not sure they do referral bonuses or anything but I can share a contact info if you needed someone.