He decided to switch to a finance degree with the goal of financial advising and real estate investing. 

so you're recommending that my starting point should be finding a real estate agent, utilize theirbknowledge to learn about the process, and get referrals for good loan officers.

Hey @Preet Oberoi, so a tiny home like you are describing isn't real estate but more of an RV.I would get with a CPA like others have said to get the skinny on the deductions.

Reverse engineer the list of most recently acquired hospitality business built or bought within the 30-40mile radius, You’d be puzzled at how much capital they have to play with.Crowdfunding or Real Estate Syndication: Platforms dedicated to real estate investment might have investors interested in backing a boutique hotel project.

I'm not new to real estate investing or bigger pockets, but new to the forum.

This is a real estate forum.

Estimates and projections are great, but experience gives you the real numbers!

Besides reading and listening to podcasts, my wife and I attend a local real estate investor meetup that has been extremely beneficial. 

When do you think it was more difficult to find a "deal" on real estate, in 2011 or 2019?

I know that a QOF can invest directly in real estate, but I’m particularly interested in the QOZB structure, since it allows for active business operations and working capital flexibility.For those who have set up a QOZB:How did you structure it in relation to your QOF?