It’s worth exploring credit unions or lenders specializing in non-W-2 borrowers.

If the rental income doesn’t sufficiently cover the debt payments by their standards, they’ll limit the loan amount, even if the property is worth more.You could try a few alternatives:•Look for lenders who specialize in commercial real estate and have more flexible DSCR requirements.

If you’re looking for multifamily deals in NC, try connecting with local commercial brokers who specialize in multifamily properties—they often have access to off-market deals.

Here is a fresh example, and it actually came from another tax firm (not mine) specializing in real estate.Let me briefly tell you why I crossed out their pitch:Strategy 1: depends on your 2025 projected net income vs your 2024 net income, among many other factorsStrategy 2: can backfire amidst the uncertainty of future tax rules regarding bonus depreciation, and also ignores alternativesStrategy 3: no rush to do it before December 31stIf you decide to continue reading, I will give you a high-level overview of the most common EOY tax strategies, obviously without an actual discussion of each one.

A buddy of mine, who’d been eyeballing a small multi-unit in Tucson recently, nearly forgot to factor in the HOA’s special assessment fee.

It can just be held in a savings account, no special account needed, but I always keep mine in an account separate from anything else.

Might be worth chatting with a CPA or attorney who specializes in real estate to figure out what works best for your situation.

Rent for Retirement (@Zach Lemaster) specializes in new build surplus from major home builders, many in Texas.

A good property manager who knows Memphis well, a reliable contractor, and an experienced agent who specializes in investment properties will be key.

@Clare Pitcher we do 12+ month leases to avoid vacancies Nov-Feb.If we take over an occupied property, evict or have tenancy-abandon a property, we first let the owner know finding a tenant will take longer than "normal".This opens up owners to understanding they may need to:1) Offer 3D tour and floor plans to stand out2) Price more aggressively or be prepared for aggressive price reductions3) Offer MoveIn Specials:- NOTE: we do NOT recommend offering a month of free rent that can be used at MoveIn.