got out of flipping to new construction in our market in columbus ohio. licensed general contractor. when interest rates got high single family existing went down by 30% new builds sold at a 6% increase that year which demonstrated the desire and premium that new construction commands. never looking back. total control, rinse and repeat. we can get permits in 28 days. we can buy land cash in 21 days. we can build in 120 days to 140 days and keep moving. super scalable and easy and no risk. we build the same 2-3 Floorplans 

The bigger you go, the less competition you'll have and the greater your chance at some serious cash flow. 

Can you pull the cash off the business credit card?

There are no tax deductions for such gifts, however you have a $15k per recipient annual gift limit that avoids the chore of filing a gift tax return.

Purchase price: $675,000 Cash invested: $250,000 Country estate with 2 houses.

The $10,000 yearly maintenance fee is really hurting your cash flow, as it’s eating up all your profits.

Since you want to aggressively invest in the near future, you will need cash and the 30 year option is the right one for you.

I purchased three out of state "cash flow" rentals with Evernest.

I suggest 6 months of expenses to keep in cash.

Capital gains are calculated as:Sale Price - (Original Purchase Price + Capital Improvements + Selling Costs) - depreciation (if applicable) = Capital GainYour mortgage or HELOC balance does not affect this calculation—it only determines how much cash you take home after the sale.In Massachusetts, if the home was your primary residence for at least 2 out of the last 5 years, you may qualify for the Section 121 Exclusion, allowing you to exclude up to $250,000 (single) or $500,000 (married filing jointly) of the gain from federal capital gains tax.