Consult with a tax professional. 

And that’s too bad, because the concept can lend “clarity of purpose” for many investors.Often, we in the real estate arena, get caught up in our real estate “business”, with an emphasis on “cash flow” or “spendable” income, the professional investors equivalent to salary for the wage earner  and met income to the small business owner.  

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

We as a firm have investors working with us who have rental properties all over the US big and small.Finding a real estate-focused tax professional and one who can help with advisory and grow with you would be my suggestion to focus your efforts on finding.

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

However, it is important to consult with a legal professional or tax advisor to ensure that this arrangement is feasible and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

You'll have chances to put what you've learned into practice and work with other real estate professionals as your real estate career develops.

For example, if you dedicate enough time to real estate businesses and real property trades, you may qualify for the real estate professional tax status which is potentially a great way to reduce high W2 taxes. 

Real Estate is a long game and it was "easier" the last 10 years pre-covid to buy and cashflow. 

I'm curious what experiences people have had taking tax deductions as a non-professional REI.