If I had to change one thing I would have traded my older properties up for newer larger ones starting in years 5-7. 

It's possible rates have peaked based on trading flat and taking a downward turn last week!

There was also a guy who pitched their stock option trading program.

Wage growth is still running at over 4%, above core inflation.This permeates to all workers, including the construction trades, and thus, to the price/cost of homes.

Fourth: even if the entire deduction is available, it results in much smaller automobile deductions in future years and extra taxable income when you sell the vehicle or trade it in.

And frankly wholesaling while alive and well in Oregon  compared to other states where you have a lot of inner city low value assets that primarily trade through wholesalers..

Always trade offs, especially depending on how long that buyer is looking to keep the property, or refinance.

Quote from @Olga Daisel: @Dan ZambranoHow is your stock trading?

In 2017 I had zero debt, a good job and was leveraging my 401k… I have traded that philosophy to acquire large amounts of debt, no 401k or IRA contributions and now have the freedom to control my own financial destiny.Below are the steps I took to remove myself from my W-2 (and 30 years of working for someone else) and obtain a career as a real estate investor:Step 1 (Education): Read and listen to as many books and podcasts as possible.

Also, I strongly urge you not to make a habit of going into transaction planning to trade terms based on inspection report findings.