Will a Cost-Seg offset the LTCG on these index funds? 

If you talked to attorneys, why aren't you hiring them and following their advice? 

In order to network with wholesalers and lenders the best way to go about it will be to attend the local REIA like The Greater Houston REIA and also joining the local investors facebook groups. 

Also would you focus on a specific target market you are familiar with and know the comps like the back of your hand and have boots on the ground ?

@Raiyan KhanYou can search these forums for vendor recommendations but you can also join a real estate investment club in the area you want to invest and get the same info.

And as you read through these documents many are 5 to 20 pages long..

Hi Vivien, welcome to the community!

You can also check out local Facebook pages in the markets you are looking in.

I do the same as John...

The rental market is a dynamic environment, and one constant is change.