Demo'd it and build a new 6,200 sq ft single fam. home (modular construction).

But you will never see the appreciation that truly builds wealth, because those low-barrier-to-entry properties will stay flat on the metric that matters: appreciation. 

Also being able to write down/document goals I set earlier and see if they are being hit.

I wish you the best in building out your portfolio. 

at 26 - you could build a portfolio just by house hacking every 1-2 years for the next 5-10 years.

I have 3 vacation rentals in Costa Rica and a piece of land where we will be building another one near the beach.

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Pre-construction homes, which could build $50-60K in equity within a year or two.I can afford a 20% down payment, but I’m torn between focusing on equity (pre-con) or cash flow (resale).

Build up your cash as you build your knowledge and network5.

Data entry clerks - likely to miss deductions, overlook credits, miss carryforwards, make mistakes on tax law limitationsCPA - get it right, reduces errors, and helps you in building your wealth through tax savingsWhat are your thoughts?