Use the ge benefits that you have earned to their fullest. 

@Zach Howard you pretty much MUST hold it in an LLC if you don't have the proper visa or greencard.1) Many attorneys over-hype the benefits of an LLC for each property.

You’d also make all future capital gains at least partially taxable instead of tax exempt by converting your primary to a rental.

My approach isn’t aiming for an overnight transformation but rather a gradual strategy where I reinvest equity gains and cash flow into scalable opportunities.

My interests lie in all areas of real estate, and I am eager to explore potential opportunities and gain insights into effective strategies.

If your doing an FHA and plan to stay in one side you have to figure out what that would benefit you.

When they gained 5 pounds during the day but lost it overnight, they will be the first to tell you"I lost 5 pounds since yesterday...."

Additional DetailsI’m willing to invest in out-of-state properties, though I prefer areas with good property management options.My primary focus is passive income, but I’m also interested in value-add opportunities.I want to ensure these investments provide strong tax benefits and diversify my portfolio.I’d love to hear from experienced investors:What would you do in my position?

Are there benefits of joining a specific brokerage or are they all about the same?

When investing with them you get almost no tax benefits and usually get crappy management.