Readers should seek professional advice.

We’ve been victims ourselves and I’ve been told that directly by law enforcement.We had a scammer create a very professional website using the exact name of our lending company.

Collaborating with seasoned investors or assisting with deal analysis can also provide valuable hands-on experience.Good luck!

Take full advantage of available tax incentives by working closely with a tax professional.

This is a physical asset, not paper, and it's providing consistent income.Albeit for your not understanding tax laws and depreciation, I'm wondering why there's a question as to what you should keep.You understand capital gains, but I'm pretty sure you're not familiar with depreciation and loan paydown.

Here are a few do’s and don’ts that saved me time and headaches:✅ Do invest in professional photos.❌ Don’t ignore guest communication—automate it!

Many of these PM's have too much on their plate and are unable to provide you with consistent communication.

I invested as a sophisticated investor, although I have no professional accreditations.

When you say they were incompetent can you provide more feedback for novice investors. 

HELOCs let you access equity as needed, keeping costs low unless you use the funds.Key considerations: If you plan to scale quickly, the HELOC might provide the liquidity you need for faster moves.