If the trip is mostly personal, then only the expenses directly related to looking at potential investment properties would actually be deductible, which is likely rather minimal - maybe some gas or Uber costs to get there?

Who should I be talking to for the best advice on structuring these entities to minimize taxes, protect my assets, and maximize my investment strategy?

In 2018, my husband and I took the plunge into real estate investing by purchasing our first fourplex with minimal experience.

Hello , l am just starting to rent a property out to section 8  tenant , what are the things to do to minimize/prevent  section 8/regular  tenants  from messing up the rented property .

Lender 2 requires 6 months reserves. they want the borrower to document any large deposits and they want mortgage statements on any investment properties listed on the 1003.The point is different lenders do different things and it's important to not generalize as a broker, but interview the borrower, find their pain points and marry them with a lender that will minimize those pain points for a successful close. 

For the purpose of, say, minimizing capital gain in the same year. 

As an entrepreneur, especially during the startup phase, the goal is to minimize expenses and put most of your money into real estate deals.Don’t let the absence of a CPA stop you from moving forward.

New construction in appreciating areas offers long-term value growth, minimal repairs, and potential tax benefits, but often comes with higher purchase prices and slimmer initial cash flow.

Expediting the liquidation of RLT assets often minimizes capital gain taxes and results in smoother distributions to beneficiaries.

However, beyond giving this group an opportunity to do the right thing (I responded with appreciation for the transparency, the only 2 questions we're allowed to legally ask, and a gentle reminder that we are a dog-friendly property and it's a minimal cost of $20 per night), is there a better way to handle this?