I’m also open to any advice or help that may benefit someone like me who’s totally new to real estate or better yet new to investing and creating a portfolio all together.

There are numerous value adds such as traditional rehab, development, change of zoning, TIC, etc.

Each role has its own challenges and benefits.

Plus it would have to be a banger of a property for me to have that kind of confidence in it going the distance through all the market cycles, regulation changes, OTA market shifts etc at which point I may as well buy it.Which circles back to my original point- if I am not owning and benefiting from the appreciation, why should I absorb so much risk and upfront capital if instead I can find an underperforming property with potential, take a guaranteed return off the top and invest almost no money on my side? 

The power of REI in todays market is delayed gratification  combines with the tax benefits the following year. 

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

Our market in Memphis, TN, offers numerous hidden opportunities.

That was a huge benefit in this case for many reasons, but the most important one, was the softening market.

Leveraging tax benefits like depreciation to scale your portfolio, combined with smart 1031 exchanges, helps you compound your investments.

That was a huge benefit in this case for many reasons, but the most important one, was the softening market.