Once I heard tax savings, it pinged me to think that you should never invest money into real estate with tax consequences being the first reason unless you have to offset something.

I don't regret waiving my inspection (or ability to negotiate on that), but I probably would have sent a few trades through.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

In realms where shadows veil the light,I shift possessions overnight.Deferring burdens none can see,I weave the threads of property.A spectral path to trade unseen,What method moves behind the screen?"

If you are putting your STR on Sch C and NOT providing substantial services, you will cost yourself money long term and risk the IRS reclasses your activity (which may or may not have consequences).Nonpassive does NOT equal Income from Self Employment automatically. 

Private placements are inherently risky by that very fact - they are not regulated or audited  to the degree that a publicly traded company is.  

Key differentiators include storage space (attic or large closets), EV charging, and accessible backyards (not just an entry from the bedroom).3) Liya Mo - BTR REITS are trading at a premium to MultiFamily REITS, largely due to more exit strategies.

And then on top of that, you still need to pass the trade exam. 

This is the part a lot of newer investors miss, but if you find a good neighborhood where very few properties trade then there won't be a market for you to find (or even know how to evaluate) a "good" deal. 

Meetups are the best for meeting people of all trades in Real Estate and it’s a safe environment.