If you plan on investing at home, just be conscious that while much of what you read and learn here is universally applicable, there is a U.S.A. bias and things will be differences at home in the areas of finance, regulation, and taxation.

Your prior messages on biggerpockets mention Indianapolis.Given that you are mentioning New Jersey and Indiana, you want to work with an accountant who understands multi-state taxation / non-resident state tax returns.Best of luck

Plenty of ways to keep that significant tax at bay.

CPA) for the taxation stuff. 

Your CPA should be familiar with real estate taxation along with the state tax laws of the state you are a resident of and where you will purchase rental properties.Best of luck

Is there a way to pay him $270k "on paper" so he doesn't get hit with a long term capital gains tax at 15% and then pay him the remaining balance of $180k over time through a consulting agreement or other instrument where he would avoid the tax. 

Joseph, I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.

How is it possible to do so considering the taxation, the operational cost...

Gage,I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.

Kim,I recommend finding an accountant that specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.