However, the success of your project will depend on factors like location, renovation costs, and market timing.Many investors have found great success by focusing on high-demand neighborhoods with strong buyer interest.

– Considering Class A properties with established tenants• Less focus on appreciation – Prioritizing income stability over potential future gains Current Opportunity: I’m evaluating a retail property in downtown Portland with:• >80% occupancy, most tenants in place for 10+ years• Decent cap rate (6-7%), NNN lease• Well-maintained, high-quality building, with existing HOA which will take care of maintenance. 

Do you think it's better to start sooner with a cheaper property to get in, or potentially wait longer to save more? 

Those holding cost will certainly add up over time and kill any cash flow.

In efforts to get more experience with IOS, we are seeking a financial partner that potentially has experience with this asset class. 

If not for you and you prefer the traditional route, I would explore potential "up and coming" markets such as Acworth, Cartersville, and Douglasville, where the price-to-rent ratio is a little more favorable, and growth is apparent.

More like a 101 of taxation: you had a reserve of losses -> it helps when you have profits.And a tax geek addendum:I also do not see a direct link to cost segregation benefits here.

The Mexican corporation, generally advised if you buy multiple properties, given the higher costs.

Add 2 points and a processing fee for the broker an underwriting fee for the lender and various and sundry closing costs and you're golden.

For the high cost areas like Palo Alto it is difficult to get a property to cashflow out the gate because rents have not caught up with the cost.