The loss created by section 179 is limited to your total net taxable income amount from all "active" business income you have, plus any W-2 income. 

What is the difference between the Taxable Value and the SEV value? 

Transferring a property title later could be deemed a taxable gift if it exceeds the annual exclusion ($17,000 for 2024).

No, it's not cheaper because you get discounts through these companies.   

Your tax-free VA disability income helps you qualify for loans and lowers your taxable income.

Most 401ks give you 30 or 60 days to pay back a 401k loan or they count it as a withdraw and that is a taxable event. 

Rent cannot be more than 50% of income, 59% if it is non-taxable income.

Denver is very expensive for a new guy who doesn't have loads of capital so a market like Missouri for example is intriguing for far cheaper real estate but then Id either have to move, improve the property remotely or simply buy and hold as a rental for X time. 

If you did, you could take advantage of some unique strategies, like renting it out while traveling (as long as it’s for 14 days or less) and having that rental income be completely non-taxable.

Do you think it's better to start sooner with a cheaper property to get in, or potentially wait longer to save more?