I am willing to learn as much as possible so please suggest materials and conferencesThank you Just a word of advice, if you ask for advice to be honest most people are gonna try to sell you on their market and ultimately their service or course, you need to figure generally the direction you want to go, your risk tolerance, the area, the trade offs between appreciation and cash flow, understand, it’s going to be hard to get much if any cash flow in this market, brrring & flipping are close to dead with the exception of a few areas in dc and a few rural markets, even there it’s difficult, come up With a basic plan than go into a conversation with whoever you work with and at least understand the right questions to ask, the best comparison I can make is my mom always makes me go to the mechanic with her, even though I can’t actually fix the car, I can at least talk the same language as the mechanic.

I'm a hard asset type of guy, so bear with me here, I understand the foreclosure process, done a ton of those, so arrears and payoffs and legal fees etc, I get.Loan modifications, I've helped a lot people get those.

I’m still tempted to start locally then branch out once I understand my work flow a little bit better.

Just kidding.. but as you already did, consulting an attorney to understand your liability was the right move.

@Joseph Fenner first, understand you will need to decide and UNDERSTAND the different Property Classes!

I've had owners try to steal tenants right after we placed them so I understand their apprehension. 

.- Understand passive activity loss rules limiting deduction of losses from passive activities.Capital Gains Taxes- Be aware of tax implications when selling property, considering short-term and long-term rates.- Explore strategies like 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains taxes.Deductions and Expenses- Know eligible deductions: mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and management fees.- Maintain detailed records of all real estate-related expenses.- Use cost segregation studies to expedite depreciation of your properties to offset large income gains.Entity Structure- Choose appropriate legal structure (LLC, partnership, or S corporation) with consideration for different tax implications.Tax Credits- Explore available credits, like energy-efficient or historic rehabilitation credits.Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction- Check eligibility for QBI deduction, providing up to a 20% deduction on qualified business income.Record Keeping- Keep accurate and organized records for tax compliance and audits.State and Local Taxes- Consider varying state and local tax implications, including property and income tax rates.Tax Planning- Engage in proactive tax planning, consulting with professionals for a comprehensive strategy.Tax Changes- Stay informed about changes in federal, state, and local tax laws affecting real estate investments.Remember to consult a real estate tax professional for personalized advice based on your specific situation.

I understand.

You should also look into getting your own bid.This will take some work on your part or you MUST understand that you will pay someone for saving you time.

Now that if I do end up hiring a CPA, I'll have a better understanding of what's going on.