The IRS does not view these properties favorably and lumps them in with Stocks/Bonds/Membership in an entity etc...

It has more reliable tenants (some of which even fix the property up), more stable and predictable appreciation, and just over-all less work.

(Stock more inventory)Pumps.

Also worth noting, unlike the stock market where you can buy into the broader market and the market price is set, real estate you are buying a single specific deal where prices are not set.

They’re less than 1/4 mile away from each other and Lowe’s has a great selection of in stock appliances and certain things that Home Depot doesn’t while my contractor gets a better discount on certain things from Home Depot.

Real estate us a better investment than business or the stock market.

For your situation, if it’s just once a year filing taxes, most CPAs charge $400 and goes up depending on how complicated they get.I started paying $400/year for my personal returns when I owned 1 property and a few stocks.

I know there have been a lot of predictions regarding Grand Rapids market over the last 2 years or so.

I have been paying a lot of taxes every year from selling stocks and have a high W2.

If so, I would target those markets with a ton of multifamily stock and start building more empire there.