I also completley share his advice on a bias for action.If you are interested in a good book reference with checklist like models, check out "The Perfect Investment" by Paul Moore and "The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No and Low Money Down" by Brandon Turner, both also available in audio versions.

I have some great agents, contractors, property managers, and attorneys who I can refer you to!

Showing a profit is just a slight concern because it just adds to our regular tax burden from our day jobs.

how's the whorehouse differs from regular house ?

@Anna Thanopoulou the "short-year" in IRS guidelines (eg publication 946 on Property Depreciation) isn't referring to Bonus Depreciation. ...

It could be hard to prove with outside agents (regular buyer agents) as they don't log their clients in on showings, only themselves as the agent.

@Andre Jones Hey, feel free to DM me I'll share a few references, 

I am going to put this feedback in my notes to refer back to.

You should only be buying if the regular rate works for you guys.One other note to help you on your journey.

Short term, assuming the real estate lobby doesn't sue this to keep delaying/appealing, once it goes into effect there will be no more broker fees paid by tenant *unless they hire the broker*Some long term effects I can predict already: - Landlords now having to absorb broker fees will bake this into the rent (e.g. how "no fee" units typically are priced a little higher than other units) - Real estate board will require another document (or checkbox) for tenants to sign stating that they're hiring the listing broker and responsible for compensating them for their fee *if* they apply and are approved- Regular New Yorkers will have an even harder time to find an apartment because you cannot legislate/regulate away a housing crises...