Originally posted by @Han Lai:Hi everyone, I'm new to real estate investment and looking for my first rental property deal.

So if you have Amanda, Brenda, Carol and Doris in a house, who takes out the trash every day is a BIG thing. 

A good book to find out more about deductibles from refi is Amanda Hans book on taxes.

@Amanda RoseIf you can do that and still cash flow positive then I think it's a good move.

@Amanda MalloryYou might need to partner on your first deal or two.  

Amanda has great advice.

I listened to both as audiobooks:The Book on Advanced Tax Strategies: Cracking the Code for Savvy Real Estate Investors, By: Amanda Han , Matthew MacFarlandBuy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: The BRRRR Rental Property Investment Strategy Made Simple, By: David M Greene.Also, I have not tested this one yet, but I have a feeling it's going to be very helpful:The Book on Negotiating Real Estate: Expert Strategies for Getting the Best Deals When Buying & Selling Investment Property, By: J Scott , Mark Ferguson , Carol ScottPing me if you want to chat. 

@Amanda Davidson thank you, Amanda, that makes sense.

@Amanda McAvena and @Lukas Vanagaitis I will take a look at the other comps/properties in the area and how they look.

Welcome to BiggerPockets @Amanda Vittitoe!