I'm also interested in understanding the learning curve for these tools and the specific advantages of the tiered plans.

Familiarity with the area is a huge advantage, especially when expanding your portfolio. 

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

Hi Michele,Maxing out your Roth IRA before investing in real estate can be a wise decision, as it allows you to take advantage of the tax-free growth and withdrawals in retirement, providing a solid foundation for your future.

On average, 20% to 40% of those components fall into tax categories that can be written off much quicker than the building structure.A Cost Segregation study dissects the construction cost or purchase price of the property that would otherwise be depreciated over 27.5 or 39 years.

I am having a hard time seeing the advantage.

There is a reason they are rare - they are extremely one sided and it’s not to your advantage

I would focus on getting that househack first.You can take advantage of a lower downpayment, get a roof over your head, and an investment property all in one.

I put Bitcoin into that category because of the swings it has, without being physically attached to anything.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).