Then being aware of the complexity of structuring the property correctly for long-term goals is important.

I managed my own properties for a long time and some areas are getting laws that make no sense for the investor.There are deals in many or all markets that you can find some cash flow, and for any deal that is important. 

Traditional financial planners make the bulk of their income from commissions on stocks and bonds, so real estate will often times get dumped into an "other" category that doesn't get the proper attention.In my experience, we did receive a lot of help from real estate agents that are able to help us with our upcoming transaction, HOWEVER, they aren't setup to support the overall plan design in a way that was centered around the most important financial kpis.  

It’s important to do your due diligence on the specific properties and local market conditions to ensure they meet your investment goals.If you'd like more information on how to finance these types of properties feel free to DM me.

I appreciate your insight on starting with a fourplex, house hacking, and the importance of building a solid foundation early.

Yes - income level would be important and to know what your losses are without bonus depreciation. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

You should reach out to @Melissa Haworth she can get the actual numbers/rents on STRs in the area to help run your comps.Each building is different, each area is different, it is important to find accurate data to make good decisions.

Red Flag #1 - Positioning: He doesn't mention anything about pricing or what his protege program is until you sign up for it, that in itself is a red flag, but the most important red flag here is the position you are put in when you sign up.