For the 10 year period spanning September 2014-2024, single-family prices in Austin nearly doubled, yielding an annualized appreciation rate of ~9.8% in that period.With inflation nearing its 2% target and signs of a slowing labor market, the Federal Reserve last month made its first cut in to the federal funds rate since the start of the COVID pandemic.

Installation Costs and IncentivesAverage Cost: Residential solar systems typically cost between $15,000 to $25,000 before incentives for a 6kW system (suitable for an average home).Incentives: Illinois offers substantial incentives, including:Federal Tax Credit: A 30% federal tax credit applies to system costs.Illinois Shines Program: Provides Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) that homeowners can sell for additional income.Net Metering: You’ll receive credits for any excess energy your system produces, reducing your utility bill.2.

Federal Regulators for some reason hate real estate investors.

Depreciation, and if it will increase your property tax.Find out what will be your new insurance requirements, and verify your lenders  are aa onboard with this transfer.Add up your resident agent fees, and find out the yearly costs for PO boxes if needed, plus the yearly cost for corporate formalities for each shell.The Federal Government now requires every entity to file with them yearly, the owners of the shells.

City government under new Mayor administration is already showing signs of improvement over past administration which is encouraging as well. 

Earlier this year, the government did not renew or pass any law to extend bonus depreciation back to 100% after 2027, so the current phase-out schedule remains in place.In the meantime, I would recommend doing some tax planning to assess where you stand in terms of projected tax liability for 2024.

They argue that tenants wouldn't want to lose their government-supported housing, so they'll be good tenants.

I just can’t see handing the government 30-40% of that 70% in taxes owed.

It’s just 7 miles from the beach, 2 miles from a large new hospital and medical campus, and within 2 miles of the county government offices.

However, most non-government jobs are temporary.