Most cost segregation firms will provide a free cost/benefit analysis quote to help you determine if the tax benefits from the study will outweigh the costs.

I'm trying to give them the benefit of doubt that he just DIDN'T know.

Paying off rental mortgages increases monthly cash flow but reduces liquidity, while investing in hard money lending offers high returns but is taxed as ordinary income.Buying a multi-unit rental provides tax benefits like depreciation, while purchasing a business can yield strong profits but requires active management.

I think real estate investing is absolutely the way to go thanks to the cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits! 

Even legal immigrants are not reliable numbers because they will/may be short-term residents and also do not have the same benefits or detriments of US citizens.

Many benefits to doing so. 2) If you are going to invest outside your area, the one thing I rarely see mentioned here is simply the "investment landscape".

Usually conservation easements come with Huge tax benefits for the party putting the property into a CE.  

If they get married it will help her earn SS benefits, etc etc. 

Another benefit of joining such a program is that it is a great place to find a partner if you'll be investing out of state. 

Also, I believe the tax benefits are horrible compared to the states, but I'm not too sure.