Thus i wondering if to create an LLC before buying my first rental so it can help me maximize taxes. since i do plan to manage the property i thought i could open the LLC and discounts things like phone, gas etc. i have talk to other people that told me that just by having a rental i would get to some landlords tax benefits without the business. what do you guys think?

I’d love to take you to lunch, coffee, or just a phone call.

I work in construction material testing and I analyzed 4 deals on my phone while waiting for a concrete truck that was running late.

Let's say our in-house maintenance tech responds to a toilet leak: He/she might spend a half hour trying to get the tenant on the phone to confirm what is going on (is the toilet running, or is it overflowing?

That can be key for those borrowers who are tied up with their 9-5 (especially if you can't have your cell phone at your desk, if you know what I mean...). 

phone numberyou will have a billion phone calls.

Sorry my phone wouldn't let me edit...

Inspections often nip problems in the bud and if done by your maintenance team and documented with photos, you'll be more organized and know if a tenant is abusing the unit.We have our maintenance people contact the tenant by phone before going out on a call to get a better understanding of what the issue is. 

If I could use a phone number or email to find these stealth profiles that would be a benefit. 

I once sent out 5,000 post cards, nicely designed and got zero phone calls.