When an entity is structured correctly you’ll be able to qualify for deep tax deductions against your w2 income through the business combination structure ( A structure that qualifies an individual for deep tax deductions) 

Happy to chat more off forums to really dive deep and learn more about what you are looking to do.

The thing is I want to invest in real estate because it could help me pay off the tuition faster but it’ll slow down my wealth growth.

., without having to go to the state where it's located and asking around, i say this because there has to be a good way to estimate these things before going deep into the dealAny insights on this guys?

Reach out to your tax advisor, who might be deep in extension tax returns at the moment, and ask to have a consult or sit down.

Thinking about selling this home before I get in too deep. 

Our slow season is months with some of the best weather IMO and people come here to escape bad weather further North.

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I've been attending local meet ups and they're extremely helpful talking to people who have a deep knowledge of local markets, especially San Francisco and San Jose. 

I currently have a home in a small town in the deep south that is worth about 40,000, if that.