Quote from @Hansen Tong: Hi Everyone looking for a CPA in CA that understands cost segregation, offsetting of w2 income through active short term rental partcipation etc. 

@Paige Gardner HM is a great way to get started however understand that it is SHORT TERM FINANCING 6-18 months. 

Interesting perspective, but with how much abuse there is these days, I now understand why it's a good benchmark. 

Ooops sorry I clearly can't read but I still don't understand the hesitation to include her on the deed. 

Look into local tax incentives and financing options, and reach out to local real estate groups or mentors to better understand the market.Good luck!

Hey Joseph, my understanding is that if you wanted to team up with an accredited investor though an LLC in order to invest, both members of the LLC would have to be accredited.

After talking to my guests and understanding their needs, I shifted my approach.

Since you're open to markets beyond NYC, you might want to connect with local investor meetups or REI groups in those areas to build relationships with agents, wholesalers, and lenders who understand the nuances of each market.If you're looking to break out of analysis paralysis, maybe start by narrowing down one or two target markets and running numbers on actual deals.

Seems odd as this would be a business expense for my business.  

You may want to consider really understanding construction on existing built homes and then pivot into using a trusted GC for those new builds.