What this stems from is that the IRS requires that a taxpayer trace interest expense to the nature of how the proceeds are used. 

However, I don't find the long vacancy particularly enjoyable, and I'm hoping to gain some insight and grow from the experience.Has anyone else experienced this, and what did you do to avoid it?

I'm seeking to be in an environment with like minded individuals to learn and network to grow my portfolio and eventually network to collaborate on larger deals once I have a better understanding of the commercial side. 

Florida has a number of great markets that work well for investment properties, and a  number that no longer work.There are a few Florida markets that are still in the top growing markets in the country. 

It seems that often when companies acquire large books of business in one shot there are growing pains and unfortunately those are felt at the client level.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

@Surya S KumaresanYou're in a great position to grow your real estate portfolio in Atlanta, a market with strong appreciation and rental demand.

If your serious about growing a portfolio, best to partner with a tax firm that has helped 1000s of others do it, so you don't mistakes along the way.

You get a deduction for the contribution, the gains grow tax-free and as long as you use the proceeds for health-related expenses the funds come out tax free as well. 

Sounds like you’re in a good spot to keep growing!