However:Strategic Tax Planning: Work with a CPA who specializes in real estate to maximize deductions like depreciation, interest, and operating costs.Higher Rents for Premium Properties: Some investors offset the tax by focusing on properties in high-demand areas (downtown Greenville or near universities, for example) where they can charge a premium rent.Short-Term Rentals (STRs): Consider STRs like Airbnb, where higher nightly rates can make the numbers work better than long-term rentals.

Hello BiggerPockets Community,My name is Sebastian Tamburro, and I’m a Canadian currently studying at Colgate University.

Also consider that green energy is not universally accepted.

If there is not clear winner, i would go with it was most universal and durable and don't "overspend" in hopes that it will sell quickly. 

I currently have two triplexes near Marywood University so majority of my tenants have been students. 

Jumping into a deal just because it feels like you "need" to can be tempting, but as your story highlights, it doesn’t always lead to the returns we hope for no matter how hard we try and convince ourselves that we know everything, it is like the universe pushing the other way around against us.I especially appreciate your point about really knowing your market.

In 2020 I graduated from Indiana University of Bloomington with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

•Get clear on your end goal ASAP so you align the rehab with it.Ultimately, there’s no universal “right” or “wrong” answer here—it depends on your situation and goals.

@Joel Owens  I find it ironic that we have the accredited investor rules for all the larger syndicators .. ( although risk profile of investing in rookie syndicator could be high as well :)  ).So the person with 50 to 75k of total savings would not be accepted unless they made 250k a year for the last 3 years and had a 1 mil net worth exclusive of their home..

I am primarily interested in syndications (I am accredited) and would love to learn more as well as meet like minded folks to discuss how they embarked on this journey.thanks in advance!