I first got introduced to Tax Lien/Deed investing about 2 years ago, I've bought a couple books to further my knowledge and while they have been very insightful, I feel like I'm stuck at this one spot; getting started, or making that first investment.

This is as much to keep accounting and taxes easy as it is anything else.

Will change some of the accounting and tax consequences.

Or in other words, the rent received from house hacking would cover our housing costs (mortgage, property tax, insurance, repairs, utilities).Upon research however Oahu seem to be a high cost and low cap rate area similar to SF where we currently live.

How do I get my money back with minimal tax liability?

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They handle payments, payoffs, and year-end tax information. 

I have used the same property manager the entire hold and have had zero issues and extremely happy with management, tenant placement and help on property tax reduction.

@Brian Burns You could do things this way, but it will be slooooow and taxes will eat your flip profits alive!

Investments in Opportunity Zones can offer great tax benefits, but when combined with a cost segregation study, the benefits can multiply.An Opportunity Zone are areas that struggle with poverty and lack the necessary access to economic opportunities.