Just keep in mind that entertainment expenses—like taking clients out for a show or a game—aren’t deductible anymore.And, yes, you can deduct 100% of your education expenses if you’re already a real estate investor.

These will be LTRs and I will most definitely be playing the long game with these.In addition, as rates go down in the future (hopefully) I plan to refinance as most of us do.

Keeping everyone aligned—lenders, inspectors, attorneys—prevents bottlenecks that could derail the timeline.Lastly, tackling big tasks early (like ordering inspections or raising equity) is a game-changer.

I mean if you have specialized knowledge its fair game to charge for it..PuuuLEASE, it is far from the "same" program".

The collateral is so so and some have preferences such as certain asset classes they will invest in, but generally speaking, you can obtain an equity deal with very little skin in the game. 

What tools or strategies are you using to stay ahead of the game?

Yes, the more units you go up, generally the less players in the game so there is some advantage in purchase competition as you go up, but also more management scale and cap ex for someone who is new.3.

The rental game is funny in that you want to responsible enough to always make rent, but not successful enough to easily afford buying a house.

If you have ever played the Cash Flow Game, you are pretty much the poster child character in the game for a high-income investor.

I assume if one wanted to 1031 for "rinse and repeat" you'd also be game for that as well.