Because that is actually how we communicate with the IRS - only through our tax returns (until audited of course. 

Looking for tips with regards to searching to get to the real meat of this investment.

Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

I’d really appreciate any advice or tips on how you’re handling this!

I would greatly appreciate any tips your friend would like to share. 

You mention market appreciation is good for a $100k home - throw away the last four years and what was the appreciation from 2012-2019 - that is what you should be looking at.I saw this with people in shenandoah va raving about how appreciation is awsome etc (during covid) - of course it was everywhere was appreciating, but now that we are back to a more normal economy -- I would not look at the past few years appreciation and look back to prior to see if it truly is an appreciating area.

Happy to share tips and help however I can—let’s stay connected!

Would love to get any tips from you? 

If not from CT and there's any networking events or groups online - id love to hear which groups you recommend/ webinars . lastly, any advice on how to properly approach investing professionals as a beginner - would be greatly appreciated. 

If your still interested in Bobs course.