I already have land holdings near Everett that will certify out at 304 salable density bonus credits.To play this game, I get certified and then "clip off" the transferable development rights for sale to urban developers in the county, who can cash them in for an increase in dwelling unit density from an original 22 units/acre to 58 units, and building heights from 45' to 75'.

Then you hire a coach to accelerate your learning and take you to the next level.Using a sports analogy, it would be foolish to hire a basketball coach if your intent is to play pickup games every Saturday for fun.

Just keep in mind that entertainment expenses—like taking clients out for a show or a game—aren’t deductible anymore.And, yes, you can deduct 100% of your education expenses if you’re already a real estate investor.

My future game plan is looking to buy a condo with 50% down payment and pay it off within 3 years.

This decision often comes down to a simple numbers game.

That's their whole game!

Things like your car (if used for business) and home office expenses could be game-changers, especially in your first year. 

And given syndications are a marketing game more than a real estate game, it begins to give you real marketing content to share with the world to help drive new leads for future deals.

If able, speak to them face-to-face at their work, your kids soccer game, church, whatever.

Spending too much time on analyzing one deal will put you out of the game on too many other ones...