I was thinking to first off start with being a real estate agent to learn and get a bit deeper into real estate, and after that start investing.  

I've spent the last few months trying to delve in a learn as much as possible but still have a lot to learn and still have numerous questions.

A DIY cost seg study may be the most cost effective, but it may have less tax benefits whereas an Engineered study will likely cost more than the DIY but should produce more potential tax benefits as it does a much deeper dive into the property.

We are currently looking at first opportunities in our area.Thank you for the fantastic podcasts and the deeper pockets resources.  

I originally formulated goals and standards for myself based on becoming a licensed agent, and it wasn’t until recently that I started delving into the full range of knowledge available.

The thing is, everyone else is doing the same thing and many of them deeper pockets than your or I. 

@Brant Richardson - Utilities are paid by the tenant, and so it's just taxes and insurance.Thanks for the responses everyone, I will look deeper into this as it seems like it's worth it.

I used my free time to dive deeper into real estate investing.

Once you decide, delve into that area more and the next steps should come naturally.  

Welcome to the site.I think you'll find a lot more attractive price-to-rent ratios in other parts of Greater Cleveland and much of NE Ohio once you start digging deeper.