I sure don't want to consider myself an abuser of this forum, and therefore don't see that as a proper solution.Nonetheless I do agree with @Joshua Dorkin that it can disrupt the flow of conversation... but I don't agree that most forums act this way; I've been a member of multiple forums, and most of them have options to delete posts... rather than contacting support or marking your own post as abusive.I digress...

I’ve considered it before, but the city worries me greatly…I might be convinced if the deals look good enough.

The trainers just pivot to what is working today and set up training in that niche.

To reduce FICA liability, consider maximizing profit-sharing contributions instead of excessive salary deferrals.

If you have large debt with a high interest rate, I would consider paying that off before getting started investing in real estate. 

This does not mean actively acquiring but rather considering valuation, market demand and rents, and potential ROI. 

Again, to set expectations for the people I work directly with.

As I transition the property to a duplex + 2 ADUs, I am considering spending $10K+ to get another master meter put in.

I believe they're almost 8% with that program currently but if it provides an entry point, you should consider it!  

This means the buyer cannot write it off immediately but may recover the cost through depreciation over time.To maximize tax deferral, sellers should consider negotiating a price reduction instead of a repair credit to avoid potential taxable boot (excess cash retained).