Trying to figure out the optimal strategy that will provide liability protection, proper estate transfer at death, and other strategies that can benefit their tax situation.I have my ideas, but want to consult with someone who has estate and tax planning experience in CA.

I've done a lot of residential real estate deals including dozens of passive investments and have syndicated four apartment complexes.REITS - These are more akin to stocks than real estate investing and do not come with the tax benefits.  

Real estate has so many tax benefits and credits available, that I always tell people it's crucial to have a CPA that's extremely knowledgeable in this area.

It seems like another layer of things to keep up with, and I can't figure out what the benefit would be.

He'll discuss:Can Automation benefit small-medium portfoliosWhat Automation will do - and what's just hypeCost benefits and time savingsHow to shorten the learning curveHow the industry is changing - making Automation easier to useSpeakers Garrett Ham wears a lot of hats.

The economic benefits could extend to local communities, spurring growth and development across the region.

Retail guys get benefits, have offices paid for, have departments they pay for that they don't use, have layers of management than earn on their production.Brokers get access to wholesale channels.

And if so, what are the benefits of section 8 if the only guarantee is the direct deposit and yearly inspection?

I think everyone can benefit from both BP and Thach. 

Specifically, I’m trying to understand:Tax Loopholes for Foreign Properties:  - Do the same STR tax benefits (such as accelerated depreciation) apply to properties located outside the U.S.?