agreed it does not matter for the fully engaged RE professional income varies from year to year.. this is why we hire CPA. it is what it is.. now we can take steps through the year.. like buying things that we can get accelerated depreciation on etc etc..

Use this guide to conduct initial searches yourself, narrow down the list to your top three properties, and then engage a title company to perform a comprehensive search on those shortlisted properties.

The advice I give to my clients who are first-time borrowers is to have three people alongside you as you start your path with fix and flips: a realtor, a general contractor, and a lender. 

Those that are truly committed to learning and open to engaging I have seen make the most progress.

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Building a network and finding potential buyers and JV partners is key to scaling, and it’s great that you're already active on social media and have created a BiggerPockets account.To leverage BP effectively, start by engaging consistently in the forums, not just with your own posts but by adding value to other people’s questions and discussions.

For due diligence, since you're new to industrial real estate, it’s best to engage a third-party firm that specializes in property assessments or partner with an experienced investor.To structure your involvement, if your spouse is a licensed agent, she could act as the buyer’s agent to earn a commission.

You are just starting out. you want to invest out of state, not locally.You want to skirt/evade the law.You want to engage in a rent model that requires a hands on referee at all times, remotely.You want a rent model that has strangers living with each other, raping/murdering/stealing from/harassing each other, without any ability to intervene.  

I recommend staying engaged with the forums and podcasts to keep learning from others' experiences.Given your success in short-term rentals, consider focusing on that niche initially.

Looking forward to learning alongside you all and doing what I can to help you as well.