I would be particular on which property you reach out to, look at ones that are professionally photographed, have good reviews, and are similar to the property you would want to invest with.

You'll simply land with more experienced professionals who ONLY do mortgage. 

Looking for some advice on where to live in the area to make something like that happen, but not be too annoying for a pair of late 30s professionals.

Consulting with HVAC professionals experienced in working with mini-splits can provide valuable insights into optimal unit placement, sizing, and strategies for enhancing airflow to areas without direct air handler placement.

Once having those professionals selected, its best to have a Predevelopment meeting with the city/county to discuss all requirements for your site.

Greetings BiggerPockets community, I finally purchased my first property and I'm seeking guidance on my complicated situation.

My wife and I are working professionals and this is my early retirement gambit, so we are pretty serious.

But my understanding is also that there can be tremendous tax benefits / write offs when it comes to real-estate.I am looking for more guidance from professionals on how to structure my investments and how I could potentially harness the power of depreciation and write-offs to legally save money on my active earned income.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The cost for a professional to do it for you is ...