I bought my first property a few years ago, but life (and COVID) put my real estate plans on hold.

And we plan to do a cash out refinance to get all of our invested cash back.

This criteria is for 1-4 and 5-8 unit programs.

You’re in a solid position, but the challenge here is that your equity is tied up in a property that’s cash flow neutral—which means pulling cash out could push it into negative territory if you’re not careful.A HELOC is the most flexible option, even if you’re planning for long-term investments.

In my seven years of investing, I’ve only partnered with my wife and my father and have no plans to change that any time soon. 

The plan to cut the corporate tax rate from 21% to roughly 18% certainly has echoes of past reforms.

If your starting with one 6 plex and plan to keep long term.

High earners should also consider estate planning tools like trusts or Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) to minimize future tax burdens.Given his income level and tax complexity, consulting a real estate-focused CPA is essential to maximizing deductions and optimizing tax efficiency.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

The plan is indeed to house-hack.

If your experience has gone downhill since the merger, it may be worth switching to a more proactive manager—even if there's a cost involved.Before making the move, ask the new PM how they plan to improve visibility and fill your vacancy quickly.