Education is very important, so I’m taking a self taught course to get my permit tech certificate.

I'd also like to plug Bigger Pockets because of what you said, but also because of the education you can get here on the website.  

💹*Reminder- The Pearl Development is predicted to create over 11,000 jobs in Mecklenburg County within the next 10 years & will be both a medical education institution and an international headquarters. 

It’s not for the casual, would-be investor.However, your BEST investment is always in your own education.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

After two years your only profit will be the education you gained. 

Looking for some input...I'm working on educating myself more when it comes to various tax benefits and trying to decide what would be the best route for me moving forward.

Would love to see an example of some real life qualifying activities and what you're including.Please keep in mind that research and education hours do not count by themselves! 

My piece of advice would be to try to take advantage of as much free education as possible with podcasts, forums like these, YouTube, and other real estate investors.

Pull your tenant-landlord laws for your area and arm yourself with as much education as you can about being a first time landlord.