It is very easy to save money working in public accounting.I forgot what my dinner allowance was working at the big four 5 years ago in a major city(I think it was like $20?)

I'm sure he could give you some pointers on setting up a business and creative ways to save money.

For example, my appliance store gives me a 10% discount, so I charge a 5% markup to my owners to make a little money and the owner still saves 5% from retail. 

That's why STR/MTR brings in more money...they're also more work.

Out of state investors can do really well here, but you can also lose a decent chunk of money if you buy wrong.Lots of out of state investors, especially those from California get a little blindsided because everything here is so cheap it all looks like a guaranteed great deal.

It really becomes a time value of money calculation based on when you want to sell your Class A rental.

Even if you’re not getting money back on your taxes, you’ll have the peace of mind knowing your return is accurate.

If they don't, then you file a claim and hope the insurance company squeezes the money from the tenant.Get rid of this tenant.

His family made their money with W2s and the stock market.

You should consider private money!