.   ** Christie makes a good and important point that just paying the tax up front will give you greater flexibility in terms of reinvestment options. 

Hello Justin, Hard money may be a good option.

Another option is "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller.

I sign up for this all in 2019 for this is the first time I’ve logged in.I bought a place in 2018, remodeled and sold in 2022 and chased my dream of 20 years of moving to Jackson Wy however investing here in not an option since I’m not a billionaire sooooo I am planning my next moves and looking to invest.I have roughly $30K (potentially $50K) to invest in a flex and flip as I’m not sure I could do the landlord thing.I have been looking in places I would like to actually live which is eastern Oregon, North central/East Tennessee, Rapid City or Naples-Clearwater Florida areas.I have even considered building (having a builder build it) new or spec home so if anyone knows of any reputable builders?

That is, that lease options are illegal in Texas. 

Just reviewing all options....

Does anyone know if buying a lot is a good investment option?  

If I use my HELOC fund to buy a property, which of the following two options should I go with from tax or business accounting perspective?

If I use my HELOC fund to buy a property, which of the following two options should I go with from tax or business accounting perspective?

In comparing the two options, what are some opinions from the BP group?