Do not be losing a bunch money buying fancy 1000$ toilets or having plumbers come out every month .

On this build we had to match a 1:1 roof pitch but also keep under a max height of 16 ft so we ended up with a very fancy, in my contractors words, roof system.

I haven’t gotten too fancy. 

Guys and ladies who work hard, live below his or her means, and stack cash, either waiting to reinvest, are currently buying, or are busy working on properties.The issue I do have with the financial freedom people are when they show airplanes, luxury cars and people dressed up and wearing designer sunglasses in their ads, when they should be showing a dude wearing work boots and dirty clothes standing in front of their pickup truck or work van. 

Consult with a qualified professional as necessary.Especially since its your primary and being retired, I wouldn't go doing any "fancy/creative" stuff with this.  

Unless you get into fancy stuff and many rentals (3+) you should be able to handle it with TTax Premier edition.

I own and self manage a 5plex on Bragaw (that's south Mt.View aka the fancy part), two 4plex's in midtown, a 4plex in Fairview (that I live in) and a duplex in Fairview (one is being remodeled right now) and just got under contract to buy another duplex in Government Hill a downtown neighborhood. 

Ever notice how well dressed people are at these rallies for "cancel rent"?

Always be honest with yourself about how much time and energy you can/are willing to put into your investments.Someone correctly mentioned that cash flow properties tend to be found in middle (B) to low income (C/D) areas, the fancy schmancy neighborhoods (A) are understandably much harder to find good deals in, and investments there are based primarily on appreciation. 

Take a look at nearby properties for rent - do they have LVP or just some fancy linoleum?