After all PITI, utility, and services (lawncare and cleaning) costs I have $7,225.I set aside 25% of this for my maintenance fund.The remainder funds my lifestyle, wife has a Tesla, and quarterly vacations as well as business growth.In 2023 I am tracking to build 4 duplex units designed as room rentals funded in part from a recent land sale.

Frankly, if you don't keep track of what you spend for business, real tax strategies is not your problem at the moment.

Time is also valuable, so it could be worth it to find someone who can fast track you. 

For 2-4 units most owners don't keep track of all their expenses so that will be a hard one.

2) What percentage is their track record of delivering what they promise to deliver?

Ask your agent to check the buyers track record, portfolio if possible and verifying it with the tax assessor and also ask for proof of funds as a bank statement.

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Many decisions can be made to keep a project on track as it goes. 

Quality, experience, knowledge, track record of sponsor2.

@Monica Gonzalez owners rarely track Days On Market (DOM) trends and seasonal impacts.