Not that I'm a proponent of borrowing just for a tax break, but the interest is a deductible expense. 

Taxes, costs, eviction complexity, etc are going to be a much bigger factor in your success than anything else.

This might make sense, but again, you are just deferring the taxes and now pushing tax from capital gains to ordinary income. 

I looked into this as well since I'm getting terribly bent over on my w-2 taxes. 

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

Besides lists from the tax assessor, how are you finding your deals?  

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

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!

Investing in a mortgage fund should not have tax implications for your Roth IRA since the investment is passive. 

For example, you could create a weighted structure where a percentage of profits is based on cash contributions, and another portion compensates for rehab or management efforts.Rent Payments and Tax-Free Profits:If you structure it as an owner-occupied property, the rent you pay could be shared proportionally, but tax-free gains on resale may only apply to your share, as you’d be the owner-occupant.