Cost segregation has been a major player in tax strategies for real estate owners by reclassifying assets that have a shorter useful life and can be depreciated over 5, 7, and 15 years from the nonresidential or residential properties with a useful life of 39 and 27.5 years, respectively.

2: Does purchasing a house 100% cash seem like a good strategy for my available cash or is there something else I should be thinking about?

It all boils down to finding a lender with a product that matches your investing strategy

One strategy to consider to boost the rental income is to rent out by the room. 

For example, Section 8 is a fantastic strategy where the local housing authority pays above market rents by bedroom count.

That renovate, re-fi strategy isn't new. 

However, you can make certain properties work depending on your strategy, implementing creative financing strategies (seller financing if they have 100% equity usually), to keep your debt service lower.

I will be discussing the growth of co-living investments and their potential to redefine urban living and real estate investment strategies in the nation.For those who don't know, co-living is a modern form of communal living where residents share living spaces while retaining private bedrooms.

Hi Arshiya,Typically a Hard Money Lender will look at your:Down Payment (assets/liquidity to put into down payment) - 20-30% for first time investorsProperty value and After Repair ValueRehab Plan and Timeline - detailed rehab plan with realistic timeline and budgetExperience - not necessary but helpsFinancial Strength - credit score, track recordsExit Strategy - how you plan to pay the loan off

It gives insight on the various investing strategies which should help you narrow down how you want to get involved.Good luck and feel free to reach out with any questions.