Note that Sec8 comes with added costs & issues due to bureaucracy and state of the HUD departments in the area.

the value added versus cost to add, especially in single family zoned areas, typically results in a large negative initial position.  

I’ve been working with real estate financials for a while, and I keep seeing one mistake that costs investors thousands: poor bookkeeping leading to missed tax deductions.🚨 Common issues I see:❌ Not properly tracking repairs vs. capital improvements❌ Missing out on cost segregation & depreciation write-offs❌ Scrambling at tax time instead of planning proactivelyI’d love to hear from the group—what’s been your biggest tax headache as an investor?

Maybe concrete single-family 1-4 units depending on the price point and cash flow.Also there is no real MLS in Puerto Rico you need to find an agent for each area you want to look at.

@Keith AngellFrom my experience, both a HELOC and refinancing have their advantages depending on your goals.

There are many routes to go when starting to find leads it all depends on your budget and experience.

The choice between JVs and syndication depends on personal aims and interests.

An article from The Mortgage Reports explains:“The amount you need to put down will depend on a variety of factors, including the loan type and your financial goals.

It will depend on the bank and their threshold / programs they are participating in. 

The real prohibitive costs come from the legal, compliance, and reporting requirements of registering a security.