For me, I've found that as I hone in on a location and an asset class, everything gets easier. 

DSCR loans are easier to qualify for when the asset values are a bit lower and rents a bit higher.

A good name is the most precious asset in business—one that cannot be bought or replaced once lost.

Bonus depreciation is just a special part of the US tax code.It allows you to take accelerated depreciation on portions of your property depending on when an asset is put into service.At the time of this writing, you can write off a huge portion (60% in 2024) of many qualified components that have a useful lifespan of 15 years or less.That means a certain percentage of things like landscaping, sidewalks, latches, appliances, fences, certain flooring, etc is depreciable in year 1.The bonus depreciation rate percentage changes yearly depending on the administration and the tax code.For years 2015 through 2017 first-year depreciation for all the items on a 15-year schedule or less was set to 50%.It was scheduled to go down to 40% in 2018 and 30% in 2019 and then 0% in 2020.But then Trump got elected, and he enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.That moved the bonus depreciation percentage to 100% from 2017 to 2022.In 2023 it went down to 80% and it’s currently at 60%.Depending on who gets elected again, 100% may be back on the table.Only time will tell.We know that the US government wants to incentivize more development and ownership of RE.They want Americans to continue to build and maintain our physical world.That’s why real estate is one of the most tax-advantaged assets in the US.Depreciation and bonus depreciation for RE are very positive and will likely continue in the years ahead.

Those who excel are generally focused on specific asset types whether it be Restaurant/Hospitality; Office, Industrial etc.

Your background as a licensed architect with experience in commercial and residential projects is an incredible asset, especially here where so many members are navigating construction, renovations, and design challenges.Out of curiosity, have you worked on any projects that were particularly challenging or rewarding?

What are the best resources / tools to get connected/educated on this type of asset?

We launched HomWork, in 2018, with the intent of acquiring SRO properties that we can remodel and remarket to digital nomads and remote workers.

On the other hand, keeping the house could allow us to maintain an appreciating asset in a desirable location.I’d love to hear from others who’ve faced similar decisions.

For goodness sake, having to remove mechanicals in between tenants means you are buying the worst of the worst assets properties imaginable.