This could lead to better cash flow and potentially higher returns.Considerations:Market Research: Continue your due diligence by delving deeper into the local market trends.

If your current landlord will allow subleasing, then you're a 'middle man', not in charge of screening but in charge of bringing the potential renter to the landlord.

Run this question by your accountant.if the cost segregation study will help / benefit you, get it done.If the cost segregation study will not help / benefit you, don't get it done.Don't fall for the trap based on the 'estimate' provided by the cost segregation study.They will 'woo' you by saying your potential tax savings by getting this study is $XX,XXX.While it may be potentially true, it assumes certain status on your tax return which may not be true. 

"Change of accounting method" will NOT be needed.As was mentioned already, before doing it, you need to have an experienced tax accountant figure out if there is any potential benefit for you.

We have negotiated off platform (be careful you can lose your account potentially if caught). 

A lot of the figures you see in the forum wouldn't work today because of the high interest rates and, when they'd still do, it'd be manly in markets where the potential capital appreciation countries.I invest in Europe but in short-term rentals.

It's great that you're looking to diversify your investments and potentially venture into real estate.

Hi All,First Time investor.Investment Strategy:Buy and HoldInvesting herebecause: Potential to Appreciate in Long Term (10yrs+), want to build NetWorth, Affordable in my budgetYear 1 Evaluation: Gross Monthly Rental Income = $2,042.50 Monthly Cashflow = -$76.05 GRM = 12.79 Cap Rate = 5.12% CoC ROI = -1.11%Hoping that theinterest rates go down so that the monthly cashflow becomes +ve.

I initially thought I’d be ok with having a duplex that’s older and a bit run down in order to purchase at lower prices, but after my first tour of a property like this, I had second thoughts and established I should be more open to newer/more expensive (and safer) properties as I’d potentially be living without my partner.

This provides the potential opportunity to achieve strong returns while keeping rents somewhat affordable.