Working with a CPA on your tax strategy will definitely help ensure you’re getting the benefits you’re after.Good luck with the closing!

The tax benefit however, will tip it favorable.

Who benefits from this prop?

Underwriters want to see that the property is in an area that will support the valuation of the property with numerous comps so they can have confidence in the appraisal.

Granted, they had the benefit of relatively low purchase prices relative to rental income; low interest rate loans they were able to refinance into and (generally) rising house values.  

If you are an "authorized user" on your husband's credit card(s) you can benefit from his credit and start increasing your score.

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.  

If an agent really takes the time to understand what's benefiting the client, it's more straightforward.  

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

Considering it is listed as a benefit of upgrading to pro account..