I hope to have such a simple, strategic, objective, and successful outlook on real estate In a few years after I gain more experience.

The transactions are complex, and to formulate a tailor-made solution for each investor to accommodate the objective of fix n flip, short term and long term could be challenging. 

We limited our depreciation deductions strategically by capitalizing purchases to spread them out as much as possible giving us a higher bottom line on our schedule E. 

Here is something that helped him formulate some goals that might help you get started.Average Turnkey Cash Flow Per Door In PhoenixMetro Area No Bank Financing Neededhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/600/topics/584916-average-cash-flow-per-door-in-phoenix-metro-area

Strategic foreclosures ran rampant in 2008.

Acquisition targets are strategic.

@Cameron LamWhat an awesome strategic way of trying to hit your goal !

@Jorge Perez In my humble opinion, anyone questioning whether or not they should pay capital gain, take depreciation, or if they have to wait 2 years after a 1031 should really sit down with their CPA to formulate a plan.

I think this is a time to be careful and strategic but I don't think it's a time to sit on the sidelines, especially with today's low interest rates. 

Motivating to watch your journey snowball into partnerships and other strategic ways to finance deals!