well, there are gurus and wannabes that's for sure, but if everyone did some research they could figure that out and get the right people to guide them.

Publication 15, Employer's Tax Guide, says only this much:...Payments for the services of a child under age 18 who works for their parent in a trade or business aren't subject to social security andMedicare taxes...No definition, and IRS publications are not really law anyway.

I work a lot, probably more than the average W2, but we also travel a lot, at least 6 trips every year.So that's what's driving me, numbers on a screen are nice, but they are not fulfilling on a personal level.

@Mike Grudzien Happy to help on an DSCR and we also help train brokers in this program so they can speak on & guide better on it, Great product to have.

Or have a friend guide you and start off bigger.

The flexibility allows investors to select the coverage that aligns with their strategy and budget.When clients receive a proposal, they are guided through their coverage options by an expert team member.

Can you make a trip there and try to talk to your realtor in person? 

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

I like the Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing.

I manage property in newark but i would recommend you self manage this as its 1 off. i can guide any way i can, shoot me a message.