We had an elderly woman who was partly section 8 and her rent was $200 below market. 

It’s not intended to address tenant screening or defaulting issues, and I can see why it might not seem relevant to your concerns about tenant behavior and payment habitsTo answer your question,I fully own a couple of companies and hold partial ownership in others with real estate portfolios totaling over $100 million in market value, but I try to keep an open mind and learn from both sides-whether it's through advocating for better tenant practices or working with property managers.

If that other business is an S corp, and you are interested in reducing your taxable income, there is hope there.

A HELOC and a Home Equity Loan are the same thing.I have an excellent residential mortgage broker who can help you with this, he's based in Orange County. 

Im also an STR owner in RI.

The questions in the forums about choosing a brokerage are everywhere, so I thought this might be helpful as a placeholder for other investor-friendly agents who can add their experience in choosing or switching brokerages over the years.I've been investing for over 30 years and licensed as an agent for 10 years.

How bad an idea is building for your first investment property? 

Hi, My name is Dorien, I am an experienced investor involved in wholesaling, to include all types of real estate development.  

My wife and I are still in the 'learning phase' as real estate investors, but we know for sure that in the next year (a) we will be converting our primary residence in to a rental, and (b) buying another house that will be our primary residence for 1-2 years so that we can qualify for an owner occupied mortgage.

While you may get a 199A deduction, you are paying a high tax rate.If we are talking about REIT's listed on an exchange, there are additional overhead costs as you mentioned - You have to get audited financial statements and also comply with certain SEC laws.