Who should I be talking to for the best advice on structuring these entities to minimize taxes, protect my assets, and maximize my investment strategy?

In 2018, my husband and I took the plunge into real estate investing by purchasing our first fourplex with minimal experience.

If the trip is mostly personal, then only the expenses directly related to looking at potential investment properties would actually be deductible, which is likely rather minimal - maybe some gas or Uber costs to get there?

This includes title reps, attorneys, and lenders keeping the communication flowing with them is what ensures a smooth closing.In my experience, a well-organized checklist minimizes risk and makes the entire process so much easier.

For the purpose of, say, minimizing capital gain in the same year. 

Just think about this mentorship contains at lease 3-4 completed courses that you pay at minimal 1K to just get the videos.. it is more than that.

Lender 2 requires 6 months reserves. they want the borrower to document any large deposits and they want mortgage statements on any investment properties listed on the 1003.The point is different lenders do different things and it's important to not generalize as a broker, but interview the borrower, find their pain points and marry them with a lender that will minimize those pain points for a successful close. 

New construction in appreciating areas offers long-term value growth, minimal repairs, and potential tax benefits, but often comes with higher purchase prices and slimmer initial cash flow.

As an entrepreneur, especially during the startup phase, the goal is to minimize expenses and put most of your money into real estate deals.Don’t let the absence of a CPA stop you from moving forward.

However, beyond giving this group an opportunity to do the right thing (I responded with appreciation for the transparency, the only 2 questions we're allowed to legally ask, and a gentle reminder that we are a dog-friendly property and it's a minimal cost of $20 per night), is there a better way to handle this?