Though I still feel like I have lots to learn, and I may always feel this way, there has got to be a point in the near future where I am ready to invest.

This could allow you to build equity steadily, reduce the immediate demands on your time, and potentially refinance in a few years to access funds for future investments.Alternative Approach: Small Multi-Family Property: If you're open to it, a small multi-family property (like a duplex or triplex) can combine elements of both strategies.

Hey Brody,You cannot directly use capital losses from stocks to offset rental income, as rental income is considered passive income, but you can offset rental losses with other passive income, and if you sell a real estate property at a loss, it can offset capital gains from other sources or be carried forward for future use.

@Christine Aledam LLCs will affect your future loans/refinance so you can’t simply just buy in your name and operate as LLC.

I can then take those figures and estimate for future deals based on size, room and bathroom count, etc. 

For future properties, I'm in search of a better fit and was referred to Precision Realty & Management as an option.  

Do you see blockchain and smart contracts as the future of how we deal in real estate, or are there just too many hurdles to get over?

I figured that if the bank statements show rent payments and on the 1st day of each month, then that's pretty good sign for future on time rent payments. 

I am working on my future plan for investing.

A 1031 exchange defers all taxes by reinvesting in a like-kind property, preserving capital for long-term investments but adds complexity and future tax obligations.