Through proactive maintenance, efficient tenant placement, and careful financial management, I optimized rental income and ensured a steady cash flow.

This way, you stay in control while scaling your deal flow efficiently.

I'm now figuring out how to maximize the return on current properties and add value, efficient ways to self manage, etc.

Shopify might feel restrictive because it's not built for the complexities of managing properties or handling booking systems efficiently.

@Christian Solis For a fix-and-flip business, structuring your venture as an LLC taxed as an S-Corp is a smart choice, providing both liability protection and tax efficiency.

If you are looking to buy, renovate, and flip/or refi it is imperative that you have a team that is efficient so you can get it done before the loan matures/balloons.

If part of the property is rentable while renovations are happening, that could help offset carrying costs.Given your construction background, you’ve got a huge advantage in managing the project efficiently—it’s just about getting through the red tape and de-risking the unknowns before pulling the trigger.Have you talked to any local investors or contractors who’ve tackled similar projects in Wicker Park?

I like to have my paperwork pretty, neat and efficient (Im thinking about getting an application ready).

Retirement Account Contributions: Given my W-2 income and rental income, what are the best retirement accounts to contribute to for tax efficiency?

This is the most efficient way for you to get a multifamily.