How much income you'd want from the rentals and when you want that income to happen by. 

The ground floor was redesigned for retail units, while the upper floors were converted into modern, open-concept office spaces.Modern Amenities: Introduced features like energy-efficient lighting, upgraded HVAC systems, and high-speed internet infrastructure.Aesthetic Upgrade: Refreshed the façade with contemporary materials while preserving historical elements to maintain its character.OutcomesIncreased Occupancy: The property went from 40% to 95% occupancy within six months of renovation.Higher Rental Rates: Upgraded spaces commanded rental rates 30% higher than before.Enhanced Property Value: The property's appraised value increased by 50% post-renovation.Investor's ROIBy investing in smart architectural design, the investor not only revitalized a neglected property but also significantly boosted their ROI through higher rental income and property appreciation.

@Charles Perkins is absolutely correct about "collecting all receipts, properly tracking all income and expenses and your basis for all assets properly documented and recorded."

Your ability to qualify depends on income, credit, and lender requirements, but leveraging your equity makes your request more feasible.

@Marc Zak Using an LLC for each property provides strong liability protection by isolating risks to individual assets, with income and expenses flowing through to your personal taxes on Schedule E.

With $1mm cash we can do 3 locations netting $40,000 before income tax per month.  

I am seeking recommendations on how to network with investors and find those who may be interested in coming on as a joint venture/partner.

The tax savings could be larger than the regular income. 

If the deal is in a good area, well taken care of, generates income, and will attract good tenants then i wouldnt worry about anything else.

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