Even though the cost to build might have gone up (appreciation); the value will go do down if you don't keep a comparable lease in play.

TAX bene's were the play and GOZONE was great tax bene's but you cant count on a katrina for your investing thesis

So relax in your nice rental and let the 1031 play out. 

I have yet to do a 1031 exchange or a cost segregation study (I'd like to see how this plays out long term when selling or doing a 1031 exchange into a different property) or expense business travel/mastermind/classes. 

Perfect for a hands-off investor testing the waters.What’s your vibe—sticking with Baltimore to grind it out, or curious about a rural southeast play with us?

Instead of “great location,” they say:Here's where your Low-Maintenance Marketing Plan comes into play👇🏾If you’re only getting standard 5-star reviews, it means your guests had a good stay—but they also have other options.

Quote from @Evan Murphy: @Shay Yao Hey Shay, there are a lot of factors that come in to play when considering your specific budget as well as those three areas.

There are several things that come into play with determining if a property sale is capital gains or ordinary income. 

Jennfer,How did your NW Houston CPA search play out? 

I’d love to play squash or golf with you there sometime.