I would say this, if you wanted to find cheaper tax preparation you 100% could but it might cost you more in the form of incorrect tax returns or inflated amounts of tax due.

Its very risky in this market that we just came out of the "highest" in history of property inflation due to mostly the covid/pandemic.I think the other flip side is trying to use the equity to buy more properties so in most cases letting the property appreciate or doing renovations is the safer way to get the equity up without essentially borrowing your own money back in 5 years.

Over the last four years we have been raising rents which has been fine but about two years ago inflation got out of control.

No matter how well the home is designed and priced, vacationers will click away as soon as they feel like a host is inflating costs. 

If your goal is financial freedom, choosing the right location is the most important investment decision you will make because it affects all long-term income aspects, including:Whether rents keep pace with inflation is crucial.

Source: OneKeyMLSBrooklynBrooklyn (Kings County) saw a jump in inventory and also had the largest increase in median asking price ($400K) as seen above.Despite increased inventory and seemingly inflated asking prices, properties are selling just as quickly as they were last year.

We are in an environment of one of lowest unemployment, lowest defaults in history and have significant inflation.

RE has traditionally been a inflation hedge ... 2% The past 15 years was an anomaly pushed by low interest rates and COVID 

Despite increased inventory and seemingly inflated asking prices, properties are selling just as quickly as they were last year.

Much less inflation protection.