kept using people who don't do real estate to do my taxes, and also they had horrible communication skills, I don't trust people who only see u as money.

Those are usually not local hard money lenders.

Purchased for $139,999 using a mix of cash and hard money, we revamped it with modern updates, including a new kitchen, flooring, and fresh paint.The property rented for three years, generating steady cash flow of $450/month.

Quote from @Michael P.: It has been a while Norada and Lane was on my "bizarre investment" watch list with their return level of post-usury level that can't be beaten or understood in this market in 21st century.Exactly!

I'm currently a college student, so I don't make a lot of money.

Grad students are calmer, quieter, more focused, usually a bit more money.

Cash flow is realistic, but quite frankly you make your money here in appreciation.

From a leaky roof to a backyard jungle, it was a crash course in problem-solving and patience.I bought it for $145,000, powered through the chaos with a hard money loan, and sold it for $180,000.

This might not reduce your taxes, but it's a better use/return for your money than paying down a 4% or 5% mortgage. 

Some of The pros  there is that I see my money first, and then I pay out my 1099 employee.