Getting an LLC in place from the start can provide peace of mind and give you a chance to familiarize yourself with the process before expanding your portfolio.

Your request is like asking for a "sports" coach.

Your taxes are none of the ex wife's business and this would seem to address your concerns.I would also put her on notice that future requests for financial discovery will be two-way and if a discrepancy is seen in the other direction you will seek support from her.

Paying off the mortgage can provide peace of mind and simplify retirement, while keeping the debt allows you to leverage your funds for higher returns through investments.

However, it’s important to price competitively and be prepared for buyers to request concessions.

Multi family properties on the other hand tend to be more lucrative with numbers, especially if you are open minded to different strategies.   

I was looking for more of a meetup type situation with some like minded people, freely sharing information.

I have training pdfs I don't mind sendiing out.

If transferring the property to an LLC, be mindful of the due-on-sale clause, and note that an LLC itself does not offer tax savings unless electing S-Corp status, which is rare for rentals.To maximize tax benefits, consider cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and short-term rental (STR) strategies, which could allow you to offset W-2 income if structured properly.

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