Because Baselane was created by real estate investors for real estate investors, it is tailored for doing your taxes as an REI.

I have used both TSP loan and HELOC to purchase investment...I certainly thought the ROI from real estate was better than relying on highly fluctuating stock market. 

I have been working with many people who are just trying to get started with real estate investing.

Usually that means they need to own real estate because a unpaid judgement can be made into a lien on their property and that makes eventual payment MUCH more likely. 5.

Use the magnifying glass to find blogs, podcasts, and forum discussions on just about any real estate topic.💬 Ask in the right forum – If you’re looking for financial advice, head over to the Finance, Tax, and Legal forum.

Tough to answer due to so many feelings about risk tolerances and what other investments could be making you as a ROI.I feel leverage of real estate is the real strength of this asset.  

so you're recommending that my starting point should be finding a real estate agent, utilize theirbknowledge to learn about the process, and get referrals for good loan officers.

Ooops Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Building on existing land helps eliminate the issue of land scarcity, which is a significant challenge due to California’s high real estate prices.

Quote from @Mark King Sanders: I am now beginning my real estate investment journey.