First time EVER I've regretted helping someone in this industry,Ok, off my soapbox, didn't mean to steal your threat - subs YES, main contractor NO 

Payments that you make normally fall into one of 3 buckets100% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnPartial payment can be factored somewhere on the return0% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnHouse-hacking also has considerable tax implications in the event that you want to sell this property.You can potentially defer a portion or all of the gain on the investment property with 1031 exclusion.You can potentially exclude a portion or all of the gain on the personal residence with section 121 exclusion

Maybe work at a large apartment complex in the rental office showing apartments and taking applications.That way you can get to know how to show units, proper safety techniques for yourself during a showing, and standard industry protocol for a lot of other things.And make some friends along the way.Pro Tip: They tend to put fresh cookies out in a lot of places--but staff are not allowed to eat them.

You missed that he’ll get the 121 exclusion.

I just published a book on Industrial investing, its on amazon 

I have been in the financial services industry for about 5 years, and one of my goals has always been to actively invest in real estate, achieve financial freedom so I can help more people. 

No matter what people say Miami is still a service based industry city which runs in line with a lot of "blue collar" professions.

I just released a book on how to get started, Investing in Industrial Real estate, on amazon.

When I sell 2027, Should I pay capital gain tax for entire 500,000 or pay partial capital gain tax (500,000 - 200,000= 300,000) for only when the home is being used rental (2022 Feb - 2027) Your primary residence will qualify for $250k ($500k if Married) gain exclusion if all following requirements are met: You owned a home and used it as your main home during at least 2 of the last 5 years before the date of the sale.You did not claim any exclusion during the last 2 years.You did not acquire the house with a Like-Kind exchange during the last five years.

Ohhh Boy, you just hit the one loan type that is pretty much a unicorn in the industry.