Finally, we accept cash but it has to be paid through a vendor for a fee and then gets sent to me via ACH so I'm not technically accepting cash in my office.And I should add that my intent is to simplify the receipt process and ensure the payment is valid as quickly as possible, but I'm also trying to give my tenants as many choices as possible so it's easy for them to pay.

Here is a very over simplified youtube video from my mentor.

Arizona’s economy is diversified across high-tech industries, and with a simplified tax system, booming employment growth and surging population at an average of 238 people every day, the state is nationally recognized as one of the best places for business.Taylor Morrison (a client of mine) has enough land to build for the next seven 7 years.

Simplify the buying process2. 

I'm over simplifying it of course but I hope this makes sense.And as far as amending your tax returns I would encourage you to honestly claim all of your income and deductions.  

To simplify, you want to have basically two portfolios.

Simplified view of renting vs owning:-Pros of renting: gives you flexibility to move around, no maintenance.

I frankly am not so impressed by them because of their very high internal fees, but they can simplify the 1031 process especially for a seller that wants to stay or get out of the active property management saddle.

Yes, it's overly simplified, but you get the point.

I bought the "beginners guide to real estate investing" by bigger pockets guy, but it feels just far too simplified.