If you're looking for FL attorneys that specialize in private money lending, I spoke with two this week - Jennie Farshchian at Farshchian Law and Michele Diglio-Benkiran at Legal Counsel PA.

The coaches are good, but tend to have better knowledge in specific markets (TT does have a coach that specializes in SC). 

After that, think about hiring a bookkeeping firm that specializes in serving REIs.Regarding hiring a CPA/tax pro for tax advisory and/or tax filing, I'd wait until you purchase your next primary and convert your current primary into a rental.

Key Principles:Mindset and Goals:Think Long-Term: Real estate is a long term play in most cases Set Clear Goals: Define your financial goals and how real estate fits into your overall plan.Finding the Right Property:Location, Location, Location: Invest in areas with strong economic fundamentals, good schools, and low crime rates.Cash Flow is King: Look for properties that generate positive cash flow (rental income exceeds expenses).Consider Appreciation: While cash flow is primary, also consider properties in areas with potential for long-term appreciation.Financing:Get Pre-Approved: Get pre-approved for a mortgage before you start looking at properties.Leverage Wisely: Use leverage (debt) to your advantage, but don't overextend yourself.Consider Creative Financing: Explore options like seller financing or partnerships.Building Your Team:Real Estate Agent: Find an experienced agent who specializes in investment properties.Property Manager: Consider hiring a property manager to handle day-to-day operations.Accountant: An accountant can help you with tax planning and financial management.Attorney: Consult an attorney for legal advice and contract reviews.Managing Your Investment:Maintain the Property: Keep your property in good condition to attract and retain quality tenants.Screen Tenants Carefully: Conduct thorough background checks on potential tenants.Review Your Finances Regularly: Track your income and expenses and make adjustments as needed.Example Action Steps:Set Your Goals: Define your financial goals and how real estate will help you achieve them.Educate Yourself: Read books and articles about real estate investing.

The two earliest popular and successful “gurus” were Jimmy Napier, whose speciality was investing in notes, mobile homes, and real estate “exchanging”, and John Beck, whose speciality was tax auctions, and complex series of exchanges in which John used near worthless lots acquired for pennies at tax auctions at full tax assessed value for exchange purposes, usually as a downpayment, or as collateral for a private note.

Decide the type of properties you want to invest in, find a broker specializing in those properties, decide on your investment parameters, and then start looking at for sale properties.  

I manage a couple in that area.I am also a broker in the area and specialize in acquisitions for STR investors, let me know if I can be of any help!

., structuring it as an installment plan if needed).If you can’t find an individual investor, you might look for a property management company or real estate investor group that specializes in STRs.

Bonus depreciation is just a special part of the US tax code.It allows you to take accelerated depreciation on portions of your property depending on when an asset is put into service.At the time of this writing, you can write off a huge portion (60% in 2024) of many qualified components that have a useful lifespan of 15 years or less.That means a certain percentage of things like landscaping, sidewalks, latches, appliances, fences, certain flooring, etc is depreciable in year 1.The bonus depreciation rate percentage changes yearly depending on the administration and the tax code.For years 2015 through 2017 first-year depreciation for all the items on a 15-year schedule or less was set to 50%.It was scheduled to go down to 40% in 2018 and 30% in 2019 and then 0% in 2020.But then Trump got elected, and he enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.That moved the bonus depreciation percentage to 100% from 2017 to 2022.In 2023 it went down to 80% and it’s currently at 60%.Depending on who gets elected again, 100% may be back on the table.Only time will tell.We know that the US government wants to incentivize more development and ownership of RE.They want Americans to continue to build and maintain our physical world.That’s why real estate is one of the most tax-advantaged assets in the US.Depreciation and bonus depreciation for RE are very positive and will likely continue in the years ahead.

This setup will lead to higher tax prep fees and if you refinance these properties the IRS will consider this selling the property and you will have pay taxes at the end of the year on a property you didn't actually sell.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation and tax planning and set up a paid consultation before you do anything.