Some of the advice you're getting here is not entirely accurate.  

You would essentially be working 50-60 hour weeks when combining with your full-time job and the real estate to qualify.If you have a detailed and accurate hours log, it is possible but just note that it may raise scrutiny by the IRS.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I was just telling my friend today that I'm getting multi-family, high performance, and relationship mentoring all in one package! 

I currently own a successful short-term rental in Fort Lauderdale and have identified a new property nearby that I’m confident will perform well.

To navigate the nuance in the laws properly for compliance and to accurately structure our LLC, I am looking to consult with an attorney who knows immigration + business + tax laws. 

The asset class will be dependant on how much capital you have availabile and how much renovations you plan to perform. 2) Is there an income gap between going after 2 units as opposed to 4?

its genius really.. most bird dogs work for locals on a performance basis and don't have to pay the investor to bring them deals.. 

Just like when evaluating a potential purchase you should be performing the same due diligence with rents.

People who have service dogs (or horses, as these are the only 2 service animals) that are genuine have no issue disclosing that on the front end and can answer the 2 questions easily - is the animal necessary for a disability, and what specific tasks has the dog (or horse, if you're getting one of those) been trained to perform?