Best way is to consult with a tax advisor to ensure compliance with IRS guidelines.

Tim, thank you for the book recommendation.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

My recommendation would be to take business classes at a technical college while working/ interning for a company in a field you are interested in.

The state will get its pound of flesh and my liabilities were better managed by executing perfect permitted work and excellent insurance.I'd sincerely recommend having a savvy CPA, Lawyer & Insurance broker.

@Brett Baker I would recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.

I highly recommend contacting Ashley if you're considering investing in Gulf Shores. 

For a first-lien HELOC on a 2-unit rental property, I highly recommend reaching out to Taylor Adams at A&N Mortgage.

Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

@Scott Isbister @Tony CanevaroLike Scott I do recommend the collaborate real estate meetups as well.