For books I would recommend theseSee if you can get a copy of The Millionnaire Real Estate Investor by Keller.The Slight Edge and Atomic Habits too.Thank you and I will add those to my list, atomic habits is coming up soon after a few others in line. 

It's important to understand the difference, and I'd recommend sticking with the REIT with depreciation advantages.The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes a 199A deduction and applies to certain income from pass-through entities (including REIT dividends) and allows individuals to take the 20% deduction against REIT dividend distributions that yields an effective tax rate of 29.6% or 37% (80% for upper bracket filers).

Some extend their contracts and will want to extend their leases, others may have their contracts cut short abruptly.

Class C is already cheaper and can cut pricing even more.

More rate cuts coming.

I mainly handle the entirety of our leasing/marketing departments so since I'm able to cut the time I spend on showings in half, I'm finding a lot more time to reach out to new leads and form genuine connections with prospectives which really pays off when it's time to sign a lease! 

This gives me a considerable edge in my market because many landlords and property managers insist on an application prior to a unit showing.

When we list and rent the unit, my fee is 1/2 month and the rental side is 1/2 month, but paid by the renter in NJ.I would not sign anything that they get a cut if the tenant buys the place.

He has no safety net so I don't think its wise to take the risk because if he did a deal, lost disability and then since hes brand new to REI lets say it takes a while until he gets his next deal I just want to help advise him best!

I do plan to buy a property with 30% to 50% off and have it "acts" as a margin of safety.