I see you have Houston, Dallas, and Austin Tx listed as a tagline in your profile, do you also specialize in Westmoreland County? 

Also, make sure your accountant or the cost segregation firm can prepare IRS form 3115 to change the depreciation. 

@Bracken Bjorn You will find a host of agents here that specialize in representing out-of-state investors.

A triplex or quadplex could provide more units for rental income, but obviously will require more financing, so having your financials and pre-approval lined up early is key.Since you’re already looking to network, attending local real estate meetups is a great idea—you can also connect with seasoned investors or agents specializing in Long Island properties who can offer advice specific to the area. 

Maybe it might be different in your market, but at least here in CA, no real estate agent is going to refer  a client slow poke big bank unless it’s specialized bank offering a specific program that caters to the needs to the borrower.  

As a property manager who has been around a lot of construction and hundreds or thousands of home inspections over the years, the buyer is generally pretty prepared for the home inspection.Home Inspectors go deeper into almost every area and are worth their money in the end, almost every time.Buyers often look at houses online, and many times, I go to the property for them to provide what I refer to as "The Rest of the Story."

I own a brokerage in South Bend that specializes in working with investors and building their team.

The special allowance for active real estate losses is up to $25,000 in otherwise disallowed (passive) losses, and the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) phase out range is $100,000-$150,000.

I recommend finding a tax strategist who specializes in real estate taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Dang, this is a good one and I don't have a great answer but I would look at lenders who specialize in commercial or portfolio loans.