Assets identified in this study include:Standard windows and doorsInterior ceilings and wallsBasic plumbing and electrical systemsBuilding structural elementsBasic HVAC componentsThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

I spent my first 6 years in the financial planning industry working for a firm that had previously sold a lot of privately held REITS that went south.

And is it something you see yourself sticking with long-term, or do you plan on exploring other asset classes?

You don't need 20% down.Sounds like a great plan.

Make sure to run your numbers conservatively and based on the current as is value if you plan to go this route. 

LVL material, preference for an open floor plan, make this renovation very popular.

It's not just about creating beautiful spaces; it's about making every square foot work hard for both the investor and the end-user.Optimizing Space UtilizationThink about how reconfiguring a floor plan can add value.

I doubt we will buy off the MLS but I am trying to find a good way to visualize MLS data so that I can plan our next purchase and get a "steal" that I will have instant equity or rehab for equity with the goal of getting a decent HELOC going.Because real estate values are so location based, it is hard for me to process the data on a spreadsheet, because I'm constantly trying to project it onto a map in mind.To know if what I'm looking at is a deal, I would like to be able to see $/sq.ft. data visualized on a map with either current listings or preferably sold properties. 

Unfortunately, Covid decided to change my plans, and I made the decision to hold off, in hindsight it was a huge mistake and no one could have imagined that property values could have increased at such a high rate.

Most bookkeepers won’t work in it if you plan to outsource it in the future.