@Wiey UnderwoodReach out to @Bernard Reisz, @Yonah Weiss and @Julio GonzalezAll three of them are BiggerPockets cost segregation experts, and each one of them operates a cost segregation company working nationwide.Also, read this post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...   

I read this last night from “The Book on Rental Property Investing” by Brandon Turner: Break even on cash flow or lose money on cash flow, and you are on a path to financial ruin.I’ll repeat myself one last time: Buy rental properties that offer cash flow today.I’m interested to know whether experienced investors Agree/disagree and why? 

You'd be surprised how often a deal can happen using this strategy but it is also important to run the numbers and make sure your COC return, etc are in line with your expectations.Probably the lowest risk is partnering because a seasoned investor will verify the deal (hence their participation) and likely take care of the initial money required.

Any recommendations you all have in terms of reading, educational meetings, or anything else you find helpful to get a new investor going would be much appreciated.

You also have the option of only owning the real estate or the business as well.I can’t think of a more fulfilling and pride of ownership opportunity in real estate than owning really incredible homes providing better care than big box facilities.

Before you pay for any course or mentorship, I would read up on Flipping.  

I had a few tenants e-sign 6 documents with multiple pages in a couple minutes and realized they did not read any of it! 

The articles you read were posted by one particular investor who was trying to manipulate the other investors. 

I did not read the rules around security deposits. you may be allowed to use those funds and still file a small claims action for any remainder, but I can't imagine that it would be worth it if you have at least one month's rent in security deposit. 

Get started by reading all the content in these forums =) Why do you want to get into STRs?