Bonus depreciation/Cost Seg studies are typically most beneficial for owners of STRs and Real Estate Professionals, outside of those ownerships you do get some benefits but it is often not worth the value in the Study and take a long time to realize. 

@Noa Zell, here's the actual language defining MR1 zoning:https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/los_angeles/latest/lap...I'd study this and see if any allowable use would generate more rental income than auto repair shops.

I recommend you use your time in college to study not only for your degree but study what's really required to invest in Real Estate.

If I can find reasonably priced slab doors ($30-$50 with hinge bore).

Over what time frame will you recapture the cost of doing a Cost Seg study?

Go study with Dave Ramsey and do his "7 Baby Steps." 

I'll stick to my boring long term rentals in Tennessee! 

Consider including clauses for subleasing, as college students may need to find replacements if they study abroad or graduate early.In terms of management, be proactive in addressing any maintenance issues and establishing clear communication channels with the tenants.

Almost all real estate historical studies show all real estate appreciates at rate of inflation.

I still get the wholesale rates emailed to me but have not studied them in a while and I know that was how lenders were compensated you get the rate from the wholesale lender you mark it up a touch sell it to your client and they give U comp for the difference.