Would love to hear about what you’re seeing on the ground!

Then he is going to hire subcontractors to do the job and you are going to pay them for that work as well.  

They claim only 2-3 percent of the companies are audited so the more clientele they have the percentage of audits will be less even if they make some calculated risks.Few Deductions they highlight which you can get with proper planning and right CPA.1) 119A - Revenue stream bifurcation2) Augusta Loophole 280A - use primary residence for 14 days of business and pay you back without tax implications.3) Paying your medical and children education fee using c-corp4) offcourse the famous charitable llc - another program and package.

that will not cash flow - you won't be generating "cash flow" from the property that will go beyond servicing the debt and allow you to pay down any principal. 

They stopped paying the lender and wanted to work something out with the lender but the time is running out (ie the management company did not do any significant improvement during the forbearance period) One of the LP just emailed me and said we need to raise 65k to enlist help from this company.

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

This is much lower than the costs associated with refinancing.Benefits of Mortgage RecastingLower Monthly Payments: The most immediate benefit is a reduced monthly payment, which can free up cash for other financial goals.Save on Interest: By reducing your principal balance, you’ll pay less interest over the life of the loan, potentially saving thousands of dollars.No Credit Check or Appraisal: Unlike refinancing, recasting doesn’t require a credit check, income verification, or home appraisal, making it a quicker and simpler process.Keep Your Current Interest Rate: If you have a favorable interest rate on your current loan, recasting allows you to maintain it while still lowering your payments.Drawbacks of Mortgage RecastingRequires a Lump Sum: Not everyone has the cash on hand to make a significant lump sum payment, which can make recasting inaccessible for some homeowners.Doesn’t Shorten Loan Term: While your monthly payments are lower, recasting doesn’t reduce the length of your loan.

But in general, your biggest risks are not necessarily what's the maximum rent you can get, but can you find a reliable tenant that will always pay and pay on-time.

This is a family property for which I will be paying 3/4 of the most recent assessment value.

The School of Hard Knocks is the best education, but if your company will pay for it, I would go with an MBA for future (non-RE) career development.