But the rental too does have to meet the "active conduct of a trade or business" threshold, which does mean you wouldn't qualify to use section 179 if you have a rental that is managed entirely by someone else and you aren't at least overseeing it and making decisions about the management of it.I mostly disagree with the reply suggesting that you need to have an LLC to take the section 179 deduction. 

This is a great place to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

There's also a lot of mid-term demand in this area from people moving down and waiting on their home to be finished.

Just would like to start building relationships with people In the Phoenix area as well. 

Plenty of people do have 10-20 unit and work thru it, you just need to think it thru and have a plan if you don't want to do all the work. 

I like his points about building a “team” and not actually asking people to be “on my team”.

Look for local Investor meetings, there you will people that has lot information and opinions on these matters. 

I’m sure there are a few successes stories in his group but for the majority of people that get in his group they are just wasting their money!

Hey Adrian, Here are a few strategies I’ve seen people use:Targeting motivated sellers with direct mail, cold calling, or text campaigns.

Most people won't put in the work.