For now you've gotten some great advice from some seasoned tax professionals. 

Depending on your situation it might be better to elect to capitalize on all rehab expenses and a great conversation to have with your tax professional

About a year or two ago I pivoted and started flipping and finding alternative strategies, but I have realized those cannot replace this strategy, they can be in addition to it, but I need to continue buying, moving, and keeping as a rental every couple of years because this really is the best strategy for building long term wealth.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

We should have a great group there discussing how to obtain Real Estate Professional Status by an accountant! 

Look for the Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) designation, which indicates certification by the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP).

I've never had a listing anywhere near this price range but I would begin to research the kind of people my buyer's would be, what kind of jobs they would have, where I could meet and find them.Secondly, I would get professional photography of the property and expose the home on social media and pay for ads on instagram, facebook and anywhere else it would make sense to.

It could be possible but consulting a real estate professional could help. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Hello Andrew, Not being professional landlords we were didn't know what we didn't know and priced the rental without utilities.