tbd Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Introducing myself here; I am a former biotech scientist turned to real estate professional.

My day job is being a financial professional, so I have good experience with underwriting and sales that I believe can be translated to real estate.

Quote from @Michael James Hamlin: We just moved to Baldwin county and we are looking to network/partner up with other professionals in new construction, fix and flip or commercial.

Professionally, I'm an attorney admitted in NY, NJ and PA.

Renting to a family can lead to disputes, so a formal lease is essential for professionalism.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

One housing authority wouldn’t even entertain the request, while another was open to it because it was an affordable housing property, requiring just an application for the exemption.From my experience, dealing with government agencies, especially when trying to save money or get financial benefits, can be a slow process.

Unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (which has strict requirements), your rental losses can only offset passive income.

Quote from @Andrea Lucarelli: I’m interested in beginning my REI career with purchasing a SFH or condo in Cleveland area (safe neighborhood) to list as a furnished rental for travel medical professionals, supply corporate housing needs, or house temporarily displaced families for insurance companies.