Build a portfolio, get tax write offs, learn to buy "off market" and find great deals?

Definitely see what is common for the area, but for me personally, when I buy, I like to look at all possible exit strategies. 

@Marcus WelsonTalk to your cpa but I am 99% sure you cannot write off that debt - as even though it’s assigned to you - you did not pay for itFor example I cannot buy a $500,000 mortgage that was lost to a tax lien for $10 and then write off $499,990 otherwise I know a lot of people who wouldn’t pay any taxesI could write off the $10 which is what I paid for it

I was going to buy my first cabin with Avery Carl but I had already signed contract with a seller, I'm definitely hoping to buy my second cabin from her. 

I was interested in buying rental units, with the hopes of maybe passing on to my kids. 

@Mark Redmann We didn't really get a chance to talk last night, I know.  

We used to be able to buy 8-10 cap apartment buildings, but over the past 12 months a lot of money from both coasts have started to uncover what you are, and the prices on multi family is closer to 6.5-7.5 currently.

I'm assuming you are talking about renting out the rooms in a SFH vs buying and living in a small multi-family.

If they 100% refuse to deal and its take it/leave it, then you need to decide if you're willing to buy the house with that issue. 

It only makes sense to buy the pro membership if you plan to go to BPCON and aren't a pro member already.