Personal finance is as much behavioral as it is math.

That's why we require clients to spend a couple days with us in Milwaukee up front, so we can get on the same page and determine an asset quality.Hint: the hood looks much better on a spreadsheet than up close in person.

So you just need to look at that additional $2000 - $3000 of interest each year as really being 1000 - $2000 of total new expense to your after the tax deduction.3.  

I’ve been involved in real estate investing for over 30 years, so if you ever have any questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out.

That'll help you figure out what direction to aim in before speaking with a bank to figure out how much you can qualify for. 

The building next to yours looks much nicer and has THREE security vehicles parked in front.

What do i I need to write off travel that is used to look for a property to invest in?

Here are some things to consider:Most investors don't need software until they have 5-10 rentals.

"We do not expect much further upside for housing demand near-term.""

Also, how much time do you want to spend doing real estate vs. your main job or extra work in order to fund it.