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We're looking to renovate something before the end of the year to accomplish 2 things: 1) Improve home value so we can get appraisal, refinance and leverage that to buy a new property. 2) Take advantage of the tax credits that are out there in 2024 before the new year or is it better to wait until 2025 and just hold onto the cash I have at hand.Here is a list of renovations that will need to be done eventually:*Brand new basement kitchen (cabinets + add seating area - we already have brand new dishwasher, fridge, gas oven)*New standing shower in the basement bathroom*New Siding*AC/Furnace for unit 1 are close to end of life but still functioning*New Fence/landscaping*New Windows for the basement*New Garage (unstable, concrete shifting, very old)*Solar Panels on the roof (There is a $0 down payment lease option w/ sunrun, but I'm hesitant to move forward)*Renovate master bedroom closet for tenants (it is old & has built in entertainment center that is very dated)*Repair Catch basin*Adding better drainage system for back door.Greatly appreciate any help, insight or advice!

Similar to a 401k, part of the strategy is a tax arbitrage.It is a much better outcome to take the deduction at 37% rather than 24%.Lever 5 - % Bonus AllowedIn 2023 Bonus depreciation has been limited to 80%, and will continue to ramp down 20%/yr until it hits zero in 2027.Bonus depreciation has come and gone in the past, but the more you get, that first year payback is higher and higher.Lever 6 - % Payback RatioUltimately how much you save vs. how much you pay matters.Caveat - Talk to your CPA before you purchase a cost seg study.You need to have a way to monetize your losses through1.

It has so much traffic and popularity just 2 hours of being placed on Zillow.

You can make money anywhere, you just need to understand your market.Austin has potential and challenges.

      - Additional equity of 170k at risk; subjected to fees if home is sold under default/breach.Hometap provides access to as much as 20% of your home’s value in cash for a 10-year term, after which you can pay out Hometap’s investment (which includes their return) by selling the house, using your savings or refinancing.

Who is your target buyer who needs so much less help?

You can't just rely on PM, you need someone you know who can check up on things or drive by when needed.

My goal is to find a property that suits her needs while also serving as a strong long-term investment.

Otherwise I need to evict and move on.