In any event you can see what the SEC thinks of modernization here:https://www.sec.gov/news/press...I have read of late that small family offices can pool non-accredited investor money to qualify that entity as an accredited investor. 

Keep track of 3 buckets.1) Owner occupied portion - potential deductions for schedule A2) Tenant occupied portion - potential deductions for schedule E3) Jointly occupied portion - likely prorated for both schedules.There are nuances to this, so I recommend looking for a tax pro who can coach you on this. 

Just curious, how do you automate tracking expenses?  

@Charles Perkins is absolutely correct about "collecting all receipts, properly tracking all income and expenses and your basis for all assets properly documented and recorded."

If you are comfortable messaging me the agent you have worked with I may reach out to them rather than cold calling their office.  

Your experience is valuable, and starting with rentals and BRRRR is a smart move.You’re already on the right track by using tools like Redfin and Zillow.

Once the property owner was paid off, $1.7M was distributed to us by the escrow officer.

The most valuable lessons are issues that stop you in your tracks and you devote time and effort to solving them.  

The 2-story building had a restaurant on street level and office spaces on the 2nd floor.

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