., 5, 7, or 15 years instead of the standard 27.5 or 39 years).

The higher you go in price, the ratios get too hard to make it work without leaving as much money in the deal as you would a standard down payment.

I agree with the op that for the most part the idea of privacy as an effective or meaningful concept in asset protection planning is a fallacy.But the idea that folks are of different “camps” in asset protection planning is unfortunate as it is not a useful dialogue IMHO.

Standard deduction has nothing to do with purchasing a rental property.

However, this is not applicable to standard M1-2 zones.Zoning Map Amendments: If the property is not in an MX district, pursuing a zoning map amendment to rezone the area to a district that permits residential use is an option.

For non-primary residences, they have to follow all of the following rules to receive a permit: - the property must be a minimum of one (1) acre in size (designed as a precaution to disturbances)- The building standards of the underlying zone district must be met - Adequate parking is provided - Defensible Space requirements are met - Valid water and sanitation must be demonstrated - No more than five (5) bedrooms are in the dwelling As time goes on, they continue to become more strict on the rules listed above here, and are actively regulating it.

., appliances, fixtures, landscaping) into shorter depreciation categories (5, 7, or 15 years) rather than the standard 27.5 or 39 years for real estate.2.

The costs involved in renovating a distressed property to the same standard as constructing a new home on an empty lot may ultimately amount to a similar total investment.

If possible, I always recommend using your own capital starting out to prove process and concepts before taking hard money for flips.

This is standard business practice - just look up how many settlements the SEC makes annually where companies pay millions in penalties WITHOUT ADMITTING to any wrong doing.- Cash-for-Keys is another example of this!