I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

@Nicholas Aiola I am fortunate enough to have my 401K with my full time job so I don't think I am qualified for SDIRA or self-employed 401K?

An LLC is potentially one minor factor that might contribute to the evidence that you are running your rental activity as a trade or business, but it's definitely not required that you have an LLC to qualify.

Also, you can possibly take equity out of your current properties instead of taking out a construction/hard money loans.Purchase and Rehab Financing:If you are doing simple purchase and rehab (not ground up), then it's not that hard to qualify and you just need to right broker/program.

If they work independently, set their schedule, and use their resources, they might qualify as a 1099 contractor, but misclassification risks IRS penalties.Wages for W-2 employees and payments to 1099 contractors are both deductible business expenses, but compliance is key.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Hopefully they have enough income without the rent to qualify.  

We meet definition for qualified investor.• DSTs: Seems as though returns are rather low, low transparency on opportunities (?)

My suggestions would be in this order:(a) Determine the type of financing you qualify for - this will short cut the process considerably and save time on investment angles and next steps.

Solar panels may qualify for the 30% federal energy credit, and advertising expenses, like adding your company’s logo, are deductible.However, Section 280A restricts deductions for any dwelling unit used as a residence for more than 14 days annually, even if partially used for business.

My niche is the small amount of qualified Sending land that is also priced well below the value of the new credits that can be clipped off and resold for an arbitrage profit.