Looking forward to exchanging ideas and experiences!

I have used HELOC's and Stock Margin to purchase properties before since my wife and I no longer have a W2, DSCR loans will be the primary resource.

Quote from @Jean Deeb: I would be interested in knowing more about this for a 1031 exchange.  

I think long term it can make sense especially if you can 1031 exchange into something down the road.  

And for those thinking about jumping into hosting in 2025, with Airbnb's stock jumping 14% pre-market, is this the signal you've been waiting for, or does all this platform tinkering make you nervous?

@Joe Michaels, What a lot of investors will do is to use the 1031 exchange as @Michael Plaks said, isto actually "acquire" additional depreciable basis. 

At a 7% annual return, this could grow to $908K after 10 years, providing immediate liquidity and diversification.Alternatively, holding the property could yield $825K net equity after taxes in 10 years, assuming a $900K sale, with the potential to defer taxes via a 1031 exchange if reinvested into another property.

I have been investing in the stock market for 5 years and I am now transitioning over to real estate after doing my research on real estate for the past two years. 

Looking forward to engaging with this community and exchanging knowledge.

I’d be happy to exchange insights and explore potential opportunities.