Usually there is not a universally true right and wrong investment decision that applies the same to every individual.

Super low compared to individual tax returns (Form 1040).

I honestly wouldn't waste my time with individual investors.

So I have been getting calls by different companies/individuals.

They can help you crunch the numbers and make an informed decision based on your individual financial goals.Best of luck with your new investment property!

I would prefer to go with a established company (rather than an individual hustling on the side) with streamlined processes, transparent online accounting, and a long and strong track record. 

I'm simply planning to buy the homes in working class, relatively safe areas, fix them up well and furnish them and rent the rooms individually to make minimum 1.5-1.7 times higher than normal rents by including their utilities.

Definitely you cannot do this in a taxable account purchasing individual stocks.Certainly Roth accounts have no gains tax regardless if used to purchase stocks or RE.

@Neal Collins You're right that the new Podio (Citrix) business model doesn't help individual investors but if you've used GlobiFlow previously you should be able to continue using GlobiFlow using their old pricing scheme.

It also states, "Unlike the ownership requirement, each spouse must meet the residence requirement individually for a married couple filing jointly to get the full exclusion."