Tasks like furnishing, cleaning, and setup count, but education & research hours are generally disallowed.Bonus depreciation is 60% for 2024 and scheduled to drop to 40% in 2025 unless legislation changes.

Thanks for the book list I need to read and educate more...

Once you understand these basic things (a several more) you will be in an educated position to put in credible offers that can turn into successful ventures. 

And you can self-manage, which you should absolutely do for both your cash flow and your education!

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

Here's how I do my due diligence:1) Portfolio matching: (takes 30 seconds per deal)a) Have an educated opinion on where I think we are in the real estate cycles (financial and physical market cycles)b) Then and only then do I pick the strategies, capital stack, and specialized asset subclasses that make sense for that opinion.

We have been educating ourselves by reading/listening to literature on this topic.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I'm using my workout time to educate myself daily and feel overwhelmed, but excited to get going.

I agree with the majority that this electronic currency or “digital currency” is just too new to have a very educated opinion but of course you can do your due diligence to be ahead for that matter.