So, here at the 6 month check in, here are the things I've been doing since January 2024: *Anchored everything to my WHY, including the motivations and long-term strategy *Joined a local REI group hosted by my church*Researched tax lien investing in Harford County, MD and decided to not play in that space this year*Read a few REI books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, One Rental At A Time, Building Wealth One House at a Time, Wealth Without Cash, Building Real Estate Wealth in a Changing Market)*Subscribed to a bunch of good YouTube channels (BP, ORAAT, Ken McElroy, Coach Carson...)

A seller will likely feel comfortable at a 20%, depending on the sales price.

That would save you a ton on income taxes.

My plan is to move out in two years after I qualify for the possible capital gain tax exclusion so then I can either decide to keep it for 3 additional years (or maybe longer, and forgo the exclusion)and move the home into a LLC.

When it comes to taxes, it depends on the country.

I self manage a portfolio of 6 units and am wondering about the correct way to account for general expenses that span multiple properties as tax deductions.

I would be in it for cash flow and tax write offs but the how strong is the rental market?

@Jesse RatheThe age old question... it depends. 

Maybe put a few into DST's to avoid taxes, and maybe put a few into regular syndications where you do have to pay the taxes on your sale. 

When you are putting less than 20% down you have to escrow your taxes and insurance into the loan & payment.