Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

It's a very simple and effective tool that you can use when evaluating rehabs, whether you're looking to flip or BRRRR. 

My current solution of using Baselane is by far the most cost effective and easiest, but it still requires that I spend time bookkeeping.

They should be found early on by talking to other investors or your investor friendly Realtor.It is through effective property management that your money is made besides buying well initially.

Several of the contractors offer helical piers but don’t seem to think they’d be a more cost effective option - we can directly ask about this again.  

Once you feel you've built a strong team with your first property and have solid systems in place, I would then start buying more aggressively and taking on bigger projects.I suggest reading this BP article on the core 4.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

I’m about to be 29 and I’m hoping this really takes effect in my life in my 40’s.

I believe this question addresses how effective the coach is at helping his mentee achieve their goal and if this is more of a transactional experience or a transformational one. 

It wouldn’t go into effect until 2025 with taxes due in 2026.

Then, at death, the property’s basis resets, effectively erasing the accumulated depreciation.