The ROI on tax tools varies greatly from investor to investor and hinges on several variables, some of which can be objectively analyzed by a real estate tax expert and some of which require some subjective analysis (for which a real estate tax expert can provide valuable context).There are really 2 "no brainer" steps to take to get clarity for an informed decision:1 - Read Michael Plaks' posts about this topic.

If you get the shiny object syndrome and keep doing a ton of different strategies then you'll never master any one. 

I would prefer a more focused investing objective.  

Your investment may be impacted by regional laws, difficulties with property management, and market fluctuations.Considerations:Personal Preferences: Evaluate how comfortable you are maintaining a property locally as opposed to overcoming the difficulties associated with investing out of state.Financial Objectives: Clearly define your long- and short-term financial objectives.

For real estate that includes (1) principles of real estate (2) real estate law (3) real estate investment (4) real estate finance.  

if I could find a deal at $300/month profit after principle, interest, taxes, insurance, and a $100 maintenance reserve I would say it’s worth doing now (ie.

Also don’t forget that more than $700 of your mortgage payment is going towards principle.

So far a nationwide funding search targeting traditional national, regional & community banks; SBA lenders; & hard money sources has been unsuccessful for numerous reasons - not the least of which is their objection to financing or investing in our type of business. 

This is because plaintiffs attorneys first objective is to take inventory of who has insurance.

How much rent can you get in a market and does it meet your Return on Investment objectives should be the most important part of your evaluation.if you do a Google search you'll find lots of articles on the best markets to invest in.