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As we roll into a new year, a lot of people are sitting down with their CPAs and starting conversations around tax planning and strategy for the year ahead.
One comment we keep hearing in our strategy sessions is:
“My CPA said I should buy a short-term rental and manage it myself so I can qualify as a real estate professional and offset my W-2 income.”
And while we’re big fans of working smart within new rules and regulations, we also know that strategy without alignment can create more problems than it solves.
Short-term rentals can be powerful tools, but they’re also active businesses with real operational demands, compliance considerations, and lifestyle impacts. They aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution, and they certainly aren’t just a checkbox for a tax deduction.
That’s why we take the time to really get to know our clients:
What season of life are you in?
How involved do you actually want to be?
What does your time, energy, and risk tolerance look like?
Do the numbers work before the tax strategy is layered in?
Our goal isn’t just to help you buy real estate, it’s to help you build a plan that aligns with the right expectations, the right tools, and the right team so you can move forward confidently.
If you’re starting the year thinking through your options, let’s have the conversation before you make a move.
👉 Get your year off to the right start:
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There is no better way to start the new year than with a freshly updated home. This house is beautifully updated and will bring you peace of mind in 2026 so you can focus on the things that matter most to you, instead of chasing house issues!
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If you’ve been thinking about getting into multifamily, this is the place to start.
This fully occupied 4-plex in Northwest South Bend is rare in today’s market: it’s well maintained, stabilized, and does NOT come with a long punch list. Most multifamily properties sell because of deferred maintenance- this one doesn’t.
1518 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN 46628
Asking: $209,000
Why this one stands out:
✔️ 4 units | all 1 bed / 1 bath
✔️ 100% occupied with 1-year leases
✔️ Current gross rents: ~$2,925/month
✔️ Below-market rents with clear upside at turnover
✔️ No major rehab needed
✔️ Private parking lot for tenants
Located on a high-visibility corridor in a working-class pocket, this property performs well as workforce housing and is ideal for investors who want a more hands-off, lower-drama multifamily.
This is a clean entry into multifamily where the main value-add is simply rent optimization over time, not managing construction crews.
Check out the listing here:
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