These high taxes discourage property owners, especially those who have held their properties for many years.While efforts have been made to address this issue, it's time for a fresh, common-sense approach to housing affordability.Instead of penalizing property owners, we should incentivize them to sell by eliminating federal capital gains taxes and offering tax credits for sales to owner-occupants.

Additionally, many states offer property tax exemptions, significantly reducing expenses.

I they accepted an offer of $118K from my brother but since he couldn't get the loan, we're starting over.

It offers a lot more than just rent collection.

Both investments can offer tax benefits, but real estate typically has the edge.

The number of DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans a lender will offer can vary depending on the lender, your financial situation, and the property cash flow.

The property offered a balanced investment opportunity—enough to significantly enhance its value through renovations, yet manageable in scope and cost.

An offer was received that I accepted. 

I was going to wait to build my portfolio bigger before starting an numbered company, but I'd like to hear what the BP community has to offer in words of advice.Here are the current numbers I'm working with.

Once your pre-approval is finalized, evaluate each property by inspecting it, confirming the rehab scope, and making offers based on realistic numbers.Drago