.- tax lien investment- open a LLC- Real estate opportunity in Bangkok or Manila (USD$50,000 for apartment, 0.5% rent to price ratio); foreigner can only own condo, not land- Real estate opportunity in Malaysia (USD$80,000, 0.5% rent to price ratio); foreigner can own land- Real estate investing opportunity in Brazil, Greece, or etc.- purchase land through tax sales, find construction company to build and rehab houses.Here is an example of basic tax liability for person A if he does not participate in creative investment activities using 2016 tax rate:Salary                                                         70,000401K contribution                                     (18,000)Roth IRA                                                            -Property tax for Primary Property               (9,000)Bootcamp as miscellaneous deduction      (5,500)Taxable Income                                          37,500Tax Liability (932.5+15% over 932.5)       6,417.63How would you add or modify this sample strategy to help person A to lower his tax liability and turn it into investment fund?

I have been involved with 1K+ MF units over the years from duplexes to 250+ complexes and from experience can tell you that stuff with a sexy price and a high CAP is going to drive you nuts. 

Ask your tax professional what you can lawfully depreciate, and go nuts.

My point exactly, if you can't have a little fun why bother.This business is often stressful, tenants can be a major pain in the butt.When your stuck with a nut job let lose the squirrels.Think of crazy tenants like a kitten......and the landlord has the laser pointer.

I have found the OC and Southern-Cal in general to be a tough nut to crack with mail based marketing.

I am kind of paranoid security nut so the cost was worth me being able to worry less.

She is nuts and is driving me crazy.

What jobs should I be pursuing to get experience in the nuts and bolts of REI?

@Alexander Felice - not only is @Russell Brazil correct, I find that my workload has increased because of Zillow.

You don't need to go nuts, but there are places to spend and places to conserve.Make sure your kitchen is well equipped.