Yes, I have I've attended a couple of those and met some really great people.

I am graduating from university in a couple months and I am very eager to learn more about wholesaling and house flipping!

I understand most would say I should double-down with my spouse on our business full time but 1) our industry is heavily regulated in a way that can really affect revenue so it's a priority for both of us to have another avenue of income-- if not cash flow now, then appreciation/equity. 2) my spouse and i work very differently so while we have made it work the last couple of years, it isn't conducive long term to a healthy marriage. 

I recognize the simple answer is talk to a REI friendly CPA (which I plan to do), but I'm curious what others have deducted to less their own tax bill if they just acquire a couple LTRs over time. 

(By doing this I'll be saving a couple thousand dollars a year)The big question: Is this recommended?

I would suggest for your first acquisition to "house hack" and buy a primary residence that you can get preferred financing on and also make some income on.

Prioritizing market knowledge and buyer preferences minimizes risks and maximizes success.

We usually book the slower months couple of months in advance.

Talk to a lender and find out (probably a couple of lenders).Ask here for lenders to DM you (they aren't supposed to DM without you asking them to).Remember, lenders want to loan money - they will work with you to figure what products they have that can work with your situation.

I should write a couple of posts with pictures of what I’ve bought and dealt with in pre-foreclosures. ;-)