& how you become financially free is by letting whoever your renting to (I'm guessing that was a step also?)

Since this opportunity came up, I've begun to take real estate more seriously as a path to financial freedom.

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

One housing authority wouldn’t even entertain the request, while another was open to it because it was an affordable housing property, requiring just an application for the exemption.From my experience, dealing with government agencies, especially when trying to save money or get financial benefits, can be a slow process.

The best combination in my opinion to have your real estate agent income in an S corp to reduce personal income tax (as long as it financially makes sense) and then buy real estate and cos segregate it and take bonus depreciation to offset against your income. 

@Ming HuangRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Working with AvantStay caused me large ongoing financial losses.I signed on with them to manage two of my properties in vacation markets.

I am obviously conflicted with the moral side of pursuing legal action here, but understand that people can do untruthful things when it comes to financial gains. 

I would think a lot more about the financial part of this.

I work full time at a decent job, but have quickly learned that I needed to make some changes in my families life by securing our financial future.