Depending on your goals and how you are buying your properties you may notice that certain areas are difficult to cash flow in NH depending on your strategy and what type(s) of properties you are looking at. 

If transferring the property to an LLC, be mindful of the due-on-sale clause, and note that an LLC itself does not offer tax savings unless electing S-Corp status, which is rare for rentals.To maximize tax benefits, consider cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and short-term rental (STR) strategies, which could allow you to offset W-2 income if structured properly.

If not, I would advise researching this strategy.

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

Sounds like you’re in a strong financial position, and it’s clear you’ve put a lot of thought into your strategy. 

Agree with all above,Gap funding is a great strategy for those that work efficiently and have a team that they trust.

It creates a space for people to reflect, learn from each other, and even rediscover strategies they’ve forgotten.Revisit the Basics: I love how you mentioned going back to basics.Invitation is open let's have a coffee  next Tuesday  7:00 PM at the Squadron Restaurant next to Miami AirportJan 27,2024. 

As raising rents often comes with an increased vacancy exposure risk with renewals, it may not always be the best strategy.

@Dallas Smith To defer capital gains on your investment property, a 1031 exchange is an effective strategy, but the replacement property must be held for investment purposes for at least two years.

I’ve seen many buyers successfully execute this strategy over the years, turning such properties into valuable investments.