What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

Depreciation can create paper losses to offset rental income or passive income, and qualifying as a Real Estate Professional (REPS) or STR loophole can allow losses to offset W-2 income.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I look forward to learning a lot here, and to establishing mutually beneficial relationships with fellow members! 

Hi, As a property manager (based in Chicago), I have to say the screening process is paramount, because its the start of your relationship with various prospects.

Hard lesson learned for me that my family isn't to be trusted ever again and that I need to severe my relationship with them completely because they have harmed me & my child emotionally & financially.  

I want to base all my relationships off honesty and transparency.

The best way to do this is develop a great working relationship with a real estate agent or escrow officer and they will provide you with reports for free. 

Networking Tips: How can I leverage industry events, meetups, and online communities to build relationships with potential investors?

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

Many new investors claim to have analysis paralysis, but that's usually an excuse for either a lack of confidence (you need more meetups and more authentic relationships with other real estate investors) or shiny object syndrome (you want to house hack, but you like apartments, but also flipping, and what about storage).