I was recently flagged for tax audit, and one of the asks was to show all hours spent on real estate. What a pain! 
What problems you face for tracking time spent on RE activities? 
Would love to chat more. DM me.

Conduct thorough due diligence and consider seeking guidance from local real estate professionals to make informed investment decisions.

Building a strong local network is one of the easiest ways to get involved in real estate.

@Chad Nassar -Maybe it's time to develop a network of private investors.Share what you do with friends, family, and individuals.I heard a great piece of wisdom last night from two very seasoned investors.

Don't forget to add an adviser to your team to work with your CPA/tax professional to maximize the tax benefits available on each and every project.

Hi everyone, my name is Eli Moore. I am looking to get started in investing in real estate. My current goal is to buy my first home and house hack. Looking to buy a duplex/multiplex in the Indianapolis area. Any advic...

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

Would love to expand my network.

IRS guidelines would require you to seek out a tax professional but i believe you are taxed on gifts above $14k.

I'm not a tax professional but I have ESPP and RSU's from my former company also.