Honestly, it seems like you’ve got more skin in the game than I do since I’m just getting started as a bird dog, but I really admire your approach.I think your focus on tax-efficient strategies and building a reliable team is spot on.

Worst case scenario you have to offer a small rent concession, but now you know where the market is.

Right now, the best offers around me are for some 1.3-4 million, that only generated around 100k per year gross, so there would be a high chance of not cash flowing, and paying money, especially with a commercial loan (these buildings have more than 4 units).I was thinking that although the rental itself does not generate money, I would be able to deduct the mortgage interest, and depreciation from my personal w2 income and would be net positive.

I have some crypto gains I’m really looking forward to dumping into a more stable asset class and hoping this can help me defer the taxes on the growth.  

I put roughly 20% down on a $200k home, and am curious what steps I could take to possibly turn my original investment into a large portfolio within the next 10 years, when we're currently "low on liquid funds" after finishing up a wedding.... 

As for holding properties under an LLC, there are definitely pros and cons—it can offer liability protection and tax benefits, but it also comes with additional costs and paperwork, so it really depends on your goals and risk tolerance. 

All these properties were bought sight unseen on their recommendations. 

First time on this forum, and just introduced through two books I just read by David Greene and Brandon Turner.  

I avoid the multi-family market here, so unfortunately, I will not be a good go-to here, but I am confident you will find quality resources and help here on BP.  

But if your goal is to leave your day job soon, multi family will offer more cash flow typically.