It’s up to individuals though, to get serious and learn things properly.

We decided to make it a rental after living there for seven years.

There have been lots of stop and starts with businesses opening for a few months to a year only to close due to rents being too high and not enough people to patronize the shops. 

I own a duplex in Cincinnati, rented out to section 8 tenants.

We have been saving up for a down payment on an investment property, but we are at a bit of a crossroads with what step to take next.On one hand, we want to get in the game as soon as possible and have considered getting an LTR property first, so we can begin to learn about the ins and outs of REI.

Hi,I'm purchasing a rental property that we're going to Airbnb.

In the event of a sale, are you able to subtract realtor fees and other sale fees from the net gain of the sale?

Welcome to BiggerPockets, Rob! 

And hopefully save enough money to start buying rentals. 

For a 1031 to qualify for the tax deferral the same taxpayer needs to be on title for relinquished property and replacement property.