Quote from @Zach Howard: @Ken M.Where and how can I most efficiently learn about subto in full detail?

It makes lead management way more efficient since they get to focus on people who actually want to do business. 

For maximum tax efficiency, consult a CPA to explore combining a partial gift and sale or structuring the transfer to reduce property taxes.

Hey BP,I’m relatively new to the industry with about 1.5 years of experience, but I’ve already learned that automating common tasks is a huge game-changer for efficiency.

Here’s why Oklahoma might be a great market for you:Affordability: Properties in OKC and Tulsa are often under $200K and offer strong rent-to-price ratios.Landlord-Friendly: Simple tenant laws make managing rentals easier.Growing Economy: Job growth in energy, tech, and aerospace fuels rental demand.How to Evaluate Deals:Run the Numbers: Ensure positive cash flow, check cap rates (6–10%), and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators.Find Deals: Network with local wholesalers or agents, and look for value-add opportunities in stable neighborhoods like Edmond (OKC) or Broken Arrow (Tulsa).Let me know if you’d like tips on analyzing properties or finding deals!

Quote from @Conrado Balicusto: Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Ryan DaultonWe use it for private lending - because the tax benefits are lost with real estate When lending usually it’s taxed at ordinary income rates if using your own cash so using a sdira I prefer for lending and my w2 income savings for real estate to maximize tax efficiency  Thank you for the insight on private lending and tax efficiency.

You can also tell her to call the utility company about the best way to save, as turning off heat and on is not efficient having to run longer blasting out cold air as opposed to leaving it set at a lower temp. :)

This is something I try to live by and teach my kids if I can - "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.

Not to mention the general PHX market has become expensive and people have already been looking for cost efficient alternatives in the northwest and southeast corners of the valley. 

BP has no reason to improve the search feature, which they could fix in a heartbeat.