Rake the leaves, mow the lawn, and water the plants.

You are likely leaving thousands of dollars in tax benefits and cash flow on the table.

A balanced approach—leaving some 401(k) funds for diversification while allocating after-tax dollars to real estate—can optimize tax efficiency and meet retirement goals.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

The other option is just to leave it vacant for several years? 

Satisfied guests aren’t just likely to leave glowing reviews—they may also spread the word to friends or choose to rebook themselves, keeping your property consistently booked and increasing your revenue!

Electric, I have no idea…I don’t want to turn on the utilities, leave for the night and the place is either burned to the ground or flood.

I had a decent set of renters that are leaving after their lease is up at the end of this month.

The tenant is going to leave no matter what you say, so you should figure out how to let them go while ensuring there's no loss of income.I suggest you remind the tenant they are contractually obligated to pay rent and other costs until a new tenant is found.

A second option is getting a DSCR loan.Lastly, knowingly leaving deductions off of your tax return to qualify for a loan is mortgage fraud. 

Since the BRRRR strategy relies on recycling your capital, it’s typically better to stick to the minimum needed for favorable loan terms.Also, consider leaving a cushion in your HELOC or reserves for unexpected rehab costs or delays.