Partnering with others can help you scale your business and access greater resources.

And of course, take advantage of the tax benefits along side my current business income.Viability of the idea?

I was recently let go so I decided to start my own business.

Sometimes the wait time for the inspections can be weeks, depending on how busy the Housing Authority is. 3.

We are excited and nervous to be starting this business.

Sights are set on all types of REI, but this will be a great start for us.I have been in the mortgage business for over 20 years.

If your current CPA can't provide this type of advice, maybe try the BP pros finder tool (I will post the link below) or hopefully someone will comment here and recommend a real estate CPA that they worked with before.https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/searches/ffd0c...

Additionally, the rental arbitrage strategy is not investing, its operating a business.... an extremely risky business.

No recourse to my credit or business credit since I'm not listed on the original mortgage.  

Since we only lend our own hard-earned money, this gives us the confidence that they are the kind of people with whom we want to do business—and vice versa.Most people are good people, but occasionally, we meet a stinker.