@Anthony Thompson Thank you for the kind words, my goal is financial independence!

@Robert H HilbertYou are not required to have an entity(LLC or S-corp) to take advantage of deductions.You are required to have a "business"(intent and signs to generate income).To speak on it as well, you may want to consider starting your business for a while without an entity before you actually go ahead and set up the entity.I don't know what the statistic is, but i think 90% of real estate agents stop being an agent within 1 year.

@Sudrutai Chiruppapa would definitely find an independent agent who know the area.

  * Don't allow financing or a finance contingency (it can be a good indication they are selling above market value) * Don't allow for your own independent property inspection * Are not realistic with their pro forma's (i.e. they don't include vacancy or maintenance projections or use unrealistically low vacancy factors) * Require you to pay for any renovation upfront * Sell only in cheap. low end neighborhoods * Don't accurately represent the neighborhood/property classification * Don't have consistent rehab standards for all properties * Don't provide a scope of work for the property * Can't provide references of repeat investors Hope this helps.

Statistics tell you only so much, and in many cases they are just flat wrong, like Milwaukee.

The unit is set up to be completely independent with their own entry to apartment. 

For truck drivers I’ve seen time and time again line 9 being written off but this can’t be added back so you’ll lose that income from a net income standpoint.If you can truly make 3 to 4 times more as an independent owner, I would start doing that tomorrow!!!

Not aware of a PMC that covers nationwide.There are a few companies using the franchise model, but since each office is independently owned & operated, you'll likely experience varied levels of costs and service.

You can also try asking around in these types of forums or friends/family who may live or have lived in the market you are interested in. Depending

love to read about statistics of different neighborhoods and real estate.Please feel free to connect and PM me for more information or to just connect and greet each other!