I do see how the knowledge could likely save me the equivalent in mistakes but none of us have a crystal ball.

A landlord cant deduct home office, cant save for his retirement, nothing.  

Its not tricky, it just takes discipline to save $.

After entry, save receipts and back up in a file for that year. 

Once that reserve fund is established, move all future cash flow to an investment account.

That said, it’s been a great market for me—strong cash flow, significant appreciation, and plenty of opportunity for investors who take the time to understand the market’s nuances.If you decide to explore Detroit further, feel free to reach out—I’m always happy to share insights and what I’ve learned along the way.Good luck on your investing journey!

I recently toured a property in Phoenix where solar power and water-saving features cut operational costs by nearly 20%.6.

Doing it in December will not save you any taxes anyway.

The license doesn't cost more, the service and quality does.And a note on that cost, in my experience hiring contractors, only a small percentage of the cost savings was due to finding the right guy who is willing to work for less.

I would lean into a cash out refi.