We are both highly dedicated and ambitious individuals with a strong desire for personal and professional growth.

Depreciation can create paper losses to offset rental income or passive income, and qualifying as a Real Estate Professional (REPS) or STR loophole can allow losses to offset W-2 income.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

@Dean GulloTo build connections in Southington and surrounding areas, join local real estate meetups, connect through BiggerPockets forums, get involved with local landlord associations, reach out to real estate professionals, attend town or community events, and expand your team.

Great advice, I found that the professional photos and doing the rehab slightly above the competition really seemed to help as I had almost 0 vacancy! 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Readers should seek professional advice.

I recommend assembling a reliable team of professionals to help mitigate risks and support your growth.

Finally- you can eliminate 95% of the troubles and risk by simply having professional and legal screening and management processes, so don't sleep on that piece. 

As a creative professional historically "allergic to math," I never thought I'd consider real estate investing, but life is full of surprises!

Readers should seek professional advice.