Tax efficiencies, appreciation, leverage, and cashflow are all benefits of direct ownership of real estate that may not apply to a REIT, syndication, or fund. 

They want to make sure the building is running efficiently, the history of what your units are renting for, and your average occupancy.

Small efficiency on back of house.

I will be respectful of your time - I'm just trying to educate myself quickly and efficiently so I can soon pivot from education to action.

Further, you can look at other places beyond the borders of the US with less efficient real estate markets (and therefore more opportune for investing)So, live where it is best to live, invest where it is best to invest, and leverage as much as you can with long-term fixed-rate debt. 

The way I usually approach this is to determine what's the most tax efficient option from a holistic perspective. 

Never, like I wouldn't date at my workplace, or do business with friends.

If we can find a way of protecting the other properties, as well as our own personal house in a cost efficient manner, we'd love to move forward.Would you be willing to share how to do so here, for the entire community's benefit?

Tax efficiency?

Better contractors more efficiency and overall gains Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?