How does your schedule generally look and where are you based?

I’ve been spending a lot of time researching and searching for properties on Zillow, but I’d love some guidance on:✅ How to find motivated sellers & off-market deals✅ Connecting with investor-friendly agents & wholesalers✅ The best way to structure my first wholesale deal I also work a 9-to-5 job and attend college, so I’m trying to figure out how to balance wholesaling with my current schedule.

For your Cleveland Heights/Lakewood duplex, self-managing a long-term rental (LTR) beats hiring out for short-term rentals (STRs) given your coaching schedule—AirDNA 2024 shows Cleveland STRs averaging $120-$150/night, but management fees (15-25%) and time sink could erase that edge.

Minor exterior renovation to update space.I created a schedule showing increases to rents, estimated move-outs due to changes, swapping those vacant units to MTR's, and reducing the property's utility obligations.

This means that when you sell the property, your adjusted tax basis is lower, which increases the capital gain you must recognize.Additionally, any accelerated depreciation taken is subject to depreciation recapture at a higher tax rate (up to 25% for real estate assets) rather than being taxed as long-term capital gains.So, while cost segregation provides significant upfront tax savings, it also increases your capital gains tax liability upon sale unless you use a 1031 exchange or other tax-deferral strategies.You can find your current tax basis by reviewing your depreciation schedule (Form 4562) and prior years’ tax returns, specifically looking at your adjusted basis on Form 4797 (for sales of business property) or Schedule D (for capital gains and losses).Your CPA should be consulted prior to making any decisions. 

I am currently managing my rental property remotely, and my Section 8 tenant is scheduled to move out at the end of this month.

If you ever want to connect then ping me with a message and we can get something on the schedule. 

Can you deduct on Schedule E, or can it only be used on Schedule C?

Use Real Estate By the Numbers as your guide, make sure it tracks the loan pay down and depreciation and have all of those numbers pour into a Schedule E.

Pricing from Taxstra to me sounds reasonable for what they are offering for filing your personal return with multiple schedule E's for the investments.