Maximizing depreciation can offset a lot of cash flow. 

This ensures enough space for the homes, parking, and any additional amenities while maximizing land use.Project Scale: To reach an institutional-level deal, you'll typically need at least 100 units.

You find here on BP tonnes of free RE advice; please save your money for investing in RE. 

I've faced some large insurance claims in the past and a public adjuster may be helpful in maximizing your insurance payout. 

In the northeast having a second heat source in the rental saved  frozen pipes when the electric was out for days.

I guess you might save a few hundred dollars.

Guess my thinking was if they can help me save on the funding part and locking in my first deal , it would pay for itself.  

Some investors prefer to start saving for these ASAP, while others plan to deal with them when they happen.The unknown is Maintenance costs, which are often dictated by how "hard" a tenant lives in a property.

You have $80K in your savings account, and you decide you want to invest in real estate.Knowing what you know now, what would you do with your 80K?   

Moving out of a state with income tax to a state without before selling, saving 10% or more in taxes.