People that are just out to fill their own pockets don't fit in - we don't have to take advantage of people to make money in real estate.

If so, what are the advantages of buying real estate to stocks with IRAs?

Thank you @Isaac Blocher & @Shari Peterson Is it possible someone in this thread (and elsewhere) has been taken advantage of?

I would generally try to avoid insurance claims if you can because insurance is getting out of control nationwide, and we are seeing in FL, TX and CA that claims can follow the house and/or you and make it very difficult to sell the home in the future.Within the mortgage expense category you have 4 separate charges: principal, interest, property taxes, insurance (if you escrow taxes and insurance which 95% of our clients do). 

Unlike holding real estate, where you can take advantage of depreciation to lower your taxable income, fix and flips don't offer those same tax perks.

Class A would be all good/great categories in this regard and Class D would refer to the worst/bad properties in those neighborhoods.  

You can take advantage of bonus depreciation and accelerated depreciation deductions to offset your passive income.With the 1031, you might have excess basis which is eligible for bonus depreciation. 

The only reason I will buy cash is to try to get a better deal, and then right after, I can refinance to take advantage of the interest rates.I am trying to figure out what makes more sense in Gastonia?

May I know what are advantage, disadvantages of master leasing compared to traditional property management?

Make sure you take advantage of the various resources (books / team builders / calculators) while you learn and get ready for your first purchase!