In my opinion, I would just plan to reduce your living expenses so you can save up more for your next deal, it doesn't necessarily have to cash flow for it to be a good deal

However, refinancing would likely mean I'd have to pay PMI, which could reduce my cash flow.

But I’d rather see you get massive tax savings and then work with you down the line.We’re Here to HelpIf you're still feeling ready to go after short-term rental tax strategy and significantly reduce taxes from your W2 income, don't hesitate to reach out.

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At the end of the day, while I do think the current situation will, and already has, reduced the number of unqualified syndicators, as soon as the market starts to rebound, it will be back in force.We are in a market where very few are trying to get into the space.

I just add the spreadsheet we use as a sample to see if this makes sense....Would love to hear your opinions on how much money are we making for everyone else, before we make 20kI would search out for another deal, reduce the rehab (get multiple quotes) or for example I am doing a flip right now we took out redoing all the windows which saves us about 8K...

That was the biggest benefit that came up time and again was the amount of time that they stay in the property reducing turnover.

It has a lower turnover than STR but can bring in higher rent than traditional leases.Co-Living Arrangements: Renting rooms individually on a month-to-month basis could generate more income than a single long-term lease while reducing management hassle.Furnished Long-Term Rental: A furnished rental could allow for higher rent and attract tenants who don’t want the STR commitment but still value flexibility.Partner with a Local Boutique STR Manager: Some local companies manage STRs with lower fees than Airbnb's traditional managers and could help keep profits up without 20% fees.Hope that helps you with your decision!

When evaluating long-term real estate opportunities, keep in mind the four key pillars of investing:Appreciation – Focus on how your property’s value grows over time.Cash Flow – Assess your rental income after accounting for all expenses.Tax Benefits – Leverage deductions like depreciation to reduce your tax burden.Debt Pay Down – Use rental income to pay down your mortgage, steadily building equity.Think of it like investing in a 401(k) with a long-term perspective—especially in California, where property values can appreciate significantly over time.

This setup helps us reduce our mortgage each month and makes our home work as a true investment.