The promise of accelerated depreciation and immediate tax savings is attractive.

I thought this was a bit steep compared to other developments I had seen, and so I volunteered to be on the board of directors and ultimately ended up president. 

You could absolutely save the money and over time, learn everything I learned by listening to podcasts, reading books and watching youtube videos (except having the regular check ins with a mentor).

In all I end up saving maybe 20-40% on the job depending on how much I pay myself in labor.

I have been trying to save up money but it is not near a down payment for a traditional loan.

Similar to a checking or savings.

You'll want to print and save the SS-4 Letter that you'll have the chance to download at the end of that process.

I’d recommend saving that $295 cash flow for some amount of time until you have considerable cash reserves saved up.

Give The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods a read to see which neighborhoods fit your appetite for risk. 

I have saved up some money but my goal is to save up at least 20k in a year before I start looking for options on house hacking in a duplex.