Don't expect to agree with everything he says and be aware that no one is always correct. 

As far as I know, you can deduct off your W-2 income if you are a real estate professional. 

My goal is to shift from buying to paying off my properties as soon as the paid off property bar hits $11k per month. 

I started off with the standard turbo tax for 1099s and it felt limited.

So, with that being said, market cooled off for sure the last few months in our area.

I bought some commercial properties (5, 6, and 11 units) and they were all off-market and seller-financed.Learn how to make the numbers work for you and the seller.

It was a fun realization so I thought I'd share it here.I purchased my first real rental 11 years ago off the MLS for 108k (put 20% down).

During the tour, we will guide you through several key areas where we actively invest and showcase a selection of available properties—many of which are off-market opportunities.Courtney, who leads my investment team, can assist you further.

What started off as primarily a second home with the possibility of short term leasing quickly flipped to a STR first and a second home when not rented because demand is so strong right now for STR's in this area. 

- Renting it Out: The likely rent I'd get in this area will cover half my mortgage payments at the moment- Add Square Footage: Taxes will likely go up significantly- Build an ADU: Overall ROI will likely not offset much since it'll still be counted as value tied to the one house- Selling Off Land: Sits on .5 acre that I might be able to sell.