Consider connecting with local REI meetups, hospitality groups, or even online forums like this one to find like-minded investors.You could also pitch your successful track record to potential equity partners.

I am assuming that even if you strucutred it with a higher purchase price (85% of value) and pre-paid rent it would potentially still be frowned upon.

Hi Eli, This is a creative and potentially win-win strategy that could work well in the right situation.

But it's rapid price growth and sales activity could indicate a more volatile market, with the potential for corrections if demand slows as affordability becomes an issue.

If you can be around there that's a great area, or if you are okay with being further out you can look in Buckey potentially or Queen Creek.

While OZ investments offer significant tax benefits, assess property risks and long-term potential beyond the tax savings.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

To succeed, focus on properties in high-demand neighborhoods like Pecan Grove or Aliana, and ensure your cash flow analysis accounts for high property taxes, potential HOA restrictions, and flood insurance costs.

Diversifying your portfolio could reduce risk and improve overall returns.Higher Cash Flow Potential: If you redeploy the equity into markets with higher cash-on-cash returns, you could significantly increase your monthly cash flow.

Waiting until the 1-year period ends avoids potential loan issues and simplifies things.

The cost associated with insurance for not having 20% is peanuts compared to what you potentially can do leveraging your down payment.