Investing in real estate in actually starting, managing, and marketing a company. 

With the way my portfolio and pipeline is arranged I can understand why the construction management or brokerage verticals are most enticing but it still feels too transactional which is what I want to avoid.

I take a picture of their driver's license.I ask for phone numbers that accept texts and any alternate land or business phone numbers.I ask for the names and birth dates of anyone under 18, and ask if there are any service / emotional support animals, together with their names and breeds.I also ask for personal references, previous landlord contact info (and length of time there), employer contact info (and how long there, together with earnings), as well as the name and contact information for their manager / boss.

Talk to property managers and see if they would manage the other units.

Here is my method I got that has done me wonders, I used the method from Brandon Turners book on managing properties:1.)

I have helped hundreds of investors execute 1031 exchanges and build diversified portfolios across various excellent markets, all while using just one property management service.

Self-Employment Opportunities: Would it make sense to start a side business related to my rental properties (such as property management) to access more deductions?

Not overpaying and getting great terms 3. multiple bids/ quotes 4. project management. 

Property management is also in place. 

However, there's a critical detail that many tax advisors conveniently overlook when promoting these studies.Here's the uncomfortable truth: If you're a high-income earner (AGI > $150,000) and not actively managing your properties, those promised tax savings might be locked away for years.