You can earn commissions while learning and tapping into an existing network - all with potential partnership opportunities before you go out alone. 

The LTR passive losses are reported on Schedule E and are not applicable to W2 income as I am not a real estate professional and earned above a certain threshold. 

We are lucky to earn a 9-10% cap on our outlay.The turnkey company then manages the property and gets paid the management fee and all the extra fees associated with the management, such as turnovers and lease-ups, repairs, and sometimes sales costs.

Many desirable neighborhoods that offer a consistent predictable return on investment.  

If they get married it will help her earn SS benefits, etc etc. 

Increase your earnings, reduce expenses, save up, and invest.

The absolute best way to avoid taxes is not earn income.  

and then within that B area, there is likely nuance and their own levels of desirability.  

Desirable first ring city neighborhood. 

That said, if you are working for a company that does not allow real estate in their 401(k) setup (most dont allow) then I can see where you might look at where is best to put my hard earned dollars.