Each property is different so ultimately you need to look at the numbers and see what makes sense.

For a beginner investor, the choice between using maximum leverage or putting more cash upfront to build equity depends on several factors including risk tolerance, financial stability, and long-term investment goals. 

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Ultimately we decided that the cost of doing the cost segregations right now was not beneficial enough since he didn't really have any reason to pay for them and if I would have covered the full cost then the benefit wouldn't have been significant enough to me.That said, I do know there are ways to structure your operating agreement where the depreciation can be distributed to different partners in different ways.

But I think you may be asking, should you do the rezoning, or leave it to the ultimate developer. 

., as Bad habits in one area typically carry over to other areas, and will land you a poor Tenant (or co-signer) choice.

He lived in 15th century Japan where the personal defense weapon of choice was the sword.

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The American system is designed for choice, FREE choice.