I am all about using the tax code to your advantage but flat-out LYING about being a professional is unethical, immoral, and WRONG!

A book I’m reading mentions “taxes” should be included in operating expenses but they don’t specify what type of taxes.All it says is “call your local county or look online at the county assessor’s page”No clue what that means, could someone clarify what taxes they’re referring to?

They don't seem to have any integrity challenges exaggerating and even lying to gouge their clients.You should review your PMA to make sure it clearly spells out what they CAN and CANNOT do. 

You can make whatever offer you want to make based on your math and MAO, but don't lie them by falsely claiming that their property is worth less than X dollars in a market.

My passion lies in real estate investing, and I'm currently exploring the best strategy to kickstart my journey.

Counter the objection to you earning income on finding them a secondary buyer in advance, not later when the deal fails because you withheld information or lied.

It MIGHT affect how much you can borrow with a DSCR loan if you’re not lying.

I get the scared aspect of it, but the appreciation doesn't lie! 

Yes, and there lies the difference.

Here's where my dilemma lies.