I am comfortable saying this because I have seen it work and replicated it.

If you do not feel comfortable pursuing additional growth, I'd wait it out just a bit. 

**Selecting Properties**: When choosing a property for Section 8, focus on neighborhoods with strong rental demand.

This applies regardless of the type of deduction you choose to take for the vehicle.If section 179 doesn't work in your situation, there is bonus depreciation, which allows for a deduction of up to about $20k of the value of the vehicle for 2024. 

If so, you may have less risk if you are comfortable with getting it rented / the MTR numbers.

Tenant screening is challenging and you have to have the right process in place to make sure you choose wisely.The main thing as many said, this shows a red flag on the amount.

On top of this if at all possible I’d recommend choosing specific neighborhoods to become an expert on as opposed to just thinking “anywhere in the San Antonio market could work”.

If you decide to exit real estate entirely, just make sure whatever investment path you choose aligns with your goals and risk tolerance.

Just make sure to research your local rental market and get comfortable estimating rehab costs.It’s a smart plan, and you’re off to a great start.

In a rapidly-rising interest rate environment (such as we've recently experienced) that tradeoff may or may not pay off.Unfortunately, in CRE finance there is no perfect financing vehicle and you can't eliminate risk--you must choose which risk you want.