Being a licensed agent does have it's benefits when buying.

This way I'm semi-retired working my own hours and enjoying the tax benefits of a RE professional.

Consider if it will truly benefit your tax position, liability protection, or asset management, or if it will just add unnecessary paperwork.If you’re in a state like California, keep in mind that you’ll have to pay $800 annually to the Franchise Tax Board, file a periodic Statement of Information (SOI), and submit a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report.It’s a good idea to consult a real estate attorney to ensure you’re making the best decision for your specific needs.

Live where you want and invest where the numbers make the most sense.The benefit of living in NYC is that you hopefully make a nice salary compared to others in the country.This gives you a competitive advantage when you want to buy properties in other parts of the country.If you are investing in NYC, you are not investing for the cash-flow but the potential appreciation.I used to live in NYC(now I am a digital nomad) and I decided to invest in Florida.

Good property management can mitigate some risks and handle tenant issues more effectively.Ultimately, some investors are drawn to these markets because they see the unique long-term benefits as outweighing the challenges.

There's no benefit to starting a PM company just to manage your own investments.

That is the benefit to the landlord, and the disadvantage to a month to month tenant... rent can be changed at any time.  

I believe you can benefit from his course(s).  

Exclusions.Certain work, such as time spent as an investor reviewing financial statements or participating in management decisions without active involvement, may not count towards the 750-hour requirement.As always, talk to your CPA to make sure that you meet the criteria above.If you do, there are many helpful benefits to you.

How important is it to get with CPA to assist with tax benefits.