As a result, you wouldn't be able to deduct the rental portion of closing costs or other related expenses until the rental unit is fully ready for tenants.

It’s relatively simple and, while it does cost money, it’s one of the more cost-effective options.

The bubbles you see are properties, and the % relates to the property's Cash on Cash Return 😊 

Insurance costs are going to be extremely relative to a list of variables that differ with every property, but if you know what to target and what to watch out for, these costs do not at all prevent positive cash flow on the right opportunities

This doesnt mean DSCRs are inferior products; theyre great for what theyre meant for, which is relatively cheap, permanent financing for real estate without having to jump through the hoops of a Conventional loan. 

Gain from selling an investment property is "income from a passive activity," and it will offset your Box 2 K1 losses even without Real Estate Professional status and related grouping elections. 

Also, Fresno, CA is in the top 10% of US housing markets for appreciation, at ~9% annually over past 10 years and expected to continue given the growth we have seen here, proximity to big cities in CA, cost of living relative to the big cities, high-speed rail to LA stopping here when complete, etc.

Gets deeper from there, but that's the high-level.My goals included being work-optional well before the traditional retirement ages tied to retirement accounts, so therefore the places I put my money needed to afford more flexibility. 

Your Name: Russell BrazilWhat would you consider your area of expertise - real estate related or not!

When you only have a couple rentals and they are leveraged (have mortgages), the rental income is relative small AND more importantly it can be inconsistent.