For rent payments, they'd still have the option to pay using the online portal if they prefer that method as well. 2.

I would be interested to hear others' experience as well.

My strategy incorporates asset protection measures like LLCs, specific trusts as well as professional property management to spread risk and ensure quality operations.As well as using tax codes to my benfiitSection 179, IRC Section 162, Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation and later 1031 them out for larger projects. 

I will only get one chance to set my real estate foundation, want to make sure I do it as well as possible without suffering paralysis. 

Selling to an entity you own and renting from yourself looks like a tax dodge to the IRS, and they’ll likely reject it.Better AlternativesIf you’re looking to maximize deductions, consider more straightforward strategies like:Renting out part of your home (like a basement or room) while still living there.Keeping clear records of home office expenses if you work from home.Investing in other rental properties that aren’t your primary residence.Michael Plaks explained it really well in his response.

I don't find even this split worth my time, even as a listing, on my last rental listing I was stood up well over a dozen times last minute!

I’m here to share ideas, ask questions, and hopefully contribute to discussions as I learn from your experiences.Honestly a little overwhelmed at all the choices and intricacies: but excited as well!

I took a brief hiatus from BP as well, so sorry for the tardy reply.

Even those with long track records are strugggling to raise $ as well as break even on deals 

Well said by @Matthew Becker!