@Nathan M kiefer To mitigate taxes on a $400K W-2 bonus, maximize contributions to your 401(k) (up to $22,500 or $30,000 if 50+), HSA (up to $7,750 for families), and Traditional IRA if eligible.

Short-term rentals in tourist-heavy areas can also outperform traditional rentals.

Investing in a syndication or fund could be a good fit given your situation.I started investing in some fix and flips and some smaller residential properties from traditional BRRRs.

Yes, I’m using TheGuarantors platform for long term and Waivo for midterm and short term tenants instead of a traditional deposit. 

You may get a hard money lender to lend as well but you will probably have trouble getting traditional financing for acquisition or if you decide to hold on to the assets.

Some traditional buy and hold RE investors have transitioned to flipping.  

Can I get a traditional US mortgage for an international property investment?

TIf you're goal is to scale, they are an excellent option for while bypassing some of the stricter requirements of traditional financing.

For example, hotels or short-term rental properties like Airbnb often generate more income than traditional apartments, especially if the location supports it.Entitlements and Approvals: Check whether your project fits within the land’s current zoning (by-right uses) or if it will require variances or rezoning.

Traditional lenders don't care about your savings or net worth; they care about your employment and earnings.3.