So, if you have assets to protect (and you will if you're buying real estate) and if you want to optimize your tax benefits, then you'll want to set up a legal business entity.As for what type of business entity, consult an attorney and a CPA...they can tell you what will work best for you.

Also look under the Resources tab on the above menu and select Articles for any.

If you haven't found it yet, look at the menu bar at the top of this window and click on Resources then click on "REI Resources".

OP should do a NPV calculation and determine optimal holding period.

Has your broker performed a "void analysis" to see who the optimal tenant to go in would be??

It'd be really cool if each episode of your new podcast focused on 1 topic but had various experienced/advanced RE investors describe/lay out their best/optimized/efficient "systems" for that topic. 

Your first step should be to optimize your budget and spending.

In saying you are a pro at photography (videography makes you even more marketable), you have to put that out in an optimal manner.  

As far as changing professions goes, I knew it wasn't optimal when I did it, but I wasn't able to commit sufficient time to complete the house I was working on otherwise.

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