A couple of points:1) Do not listen to a commission based RE agent or mortgage broker who recommends that you spend more of your income on housing compared to what is financially responsible for you to do.

The challenges are too numerous to outline here, a person could literally write a book.

I have been investing for 24 years and have been through numerous major economic challenges.

This representation is crucial if you're ever audited.Regarding whether to hire a CPA versus just a tax preparer: Real estate tax is highly specialized, with numerous code sections and rules specific to the field.

They'll have numerous articles and contacts highlighted monthly that will give you an education in itself over time.

I listened to a podcast about a guy who was doing this with sober living houses.

I listen to the podcast every single day!

There is a ton of saturation in the cbus market not only here on this platform but with investors in general, its a hot, competitive market, but that also means there are a huge number of garbage operators too, so do your due diligence on who you listen too, but again I can't say enough good things about tommy.  

Keep reading, listening to podcasts, and learning from others' experiences to refine your strategies.Consider Your Financing Options: Explore different financing options, such as conventional loans, hard money loans, or even partnering with other investors, to find what works best for your situation.I'd love to connect and share more insights as you embark on this journey.

You can read all the books and listen to all the podcasts, but until you know other real estate investors, you will not buy anything and not move forward.