If I have a skill, knowledge, the right contacts or or a passion that can be leveraged into potential gains, that is where my money is applied.

Are you trying to hand your “friend” a 50% taxable gain that you’re going to keep?

Does it outweigh paying the capital gains tax?

I’m eager to gain hands-on experience and learn from an experienced professional.

I'm exploring ways to access equity without selling.

But this will also lead to future inflation.The issue is going to be the rich will get richer as they can live with lower cash flow but gain appreciation.

This means you’ll have direct access to experts who truly understand your needs and are ready to assist you whenever you need help.What really sets Equity Trust apart is their commitment to personalized service, ensuring that BiggerPockets members have the resources and guidance they need every step of the way.

This is NOT Business Credit.By establishing a separate corporate credit profile on the EIN Number (separate from the business owner's SSN/FICO), investors can access substantial business credit lines, capital for property acquisitions, and renovation funds without personally guaranteeing the debt.This approach creates a powerful financial firewall between personal and business assets while potentially generating a significantly larger (ROI) through reduced interest rates, increased borrowing capacity, and the ability to scale investments more rapidly.The education gap surrounding EIN corporate credit means savvy investors who understand and implement this strategy can gain a significant competitive advantage.

Unless there's access restrictions and access is required for an appraisal or lender inspection, there's no reason why a buyer can't use financing even if the property is advertised as cash only.

The only way to truly do comps in any market is via MLS access.