Quote from @Devin James: Im currently learning this lesson with New Builds that have taken twice as long to complete than anticipated.....Finishing a Real Estate project ASAP is critical because...1) Holding Costs add up quickly- Loan Interest- Property Taxes- Insurance2) Investor Capital- Our financial projections are dependent on how fast we can turn our investors capital.

For tax purposes, you really just need to have everything aligned to the schedule E categories. 

I know some investors use them as a tax-advantaged way to grow their portfolios, and I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on that.Looking forward to your insights!

This is after-tax money though, so doesn't really do the same but gives me some tax free gains down the road. 

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Typically to grow a real estate business and raise money you are better off partnering with someone.

My name is on the deed, but I don't have enough money to do what needs to be done.  

You're giving up some good tax benefits since you're in the tier of taking itemized deductions.

Line Item Fee Collected Rents 10% of All Collected Rents New Tenant Search & Onboarding $500 Business Hour Service Calls $80/hour + Materials Cost + Tax After Hour Service Calls $110/hour + Materials Cost + Tax HVAC Cleaning & InspectionGutter CleaningSpring/Fall Exterior CleanupSeasonal Mowing & Weed TrimmingSeasonal Snow PlowingGeneral Contractor Vendor Cost + 10% Oversight Fee

Or US govt giving money to Iran.