Brazos County Realtors, Mortgage Brokers/loan officers, and current investors plz let me know if you are willing to help with our career transition with knowledge of this market.

@Lamont Marable check your local building and fire codes...putting living space below grade carries a lot of life-safety requirements and needs to be permitted...worst case...if there is a fire and tenants cannot escape...and you knowingly put living space below grade without the required safeguards in place...RE investing career over...Just do it right if you venture down that path...hiring an architect is always the best approach to something like thisBest of luck

About Me: I'm from the Ft.Lauderdale Florida area, I've been in the Air Force for the past 9 Years(now stationed near Destin, FL), I'm a relatively new husband and father, I earned my RE License for Florida in 2020 and I'm working to build my own RE business. 

You’re complaining about paying tax on $11,928 while earning ($11928+$6420=$18328) if you paid cash.

I started my career working for a broker but they didn't provide the training, marketing, and other services that I needed to develop my business so I'm happy with where I'm at...But went back to the broker for my refinance because their rate is better than my employee discount lol. 

Also depends on your tax situation: i.e. if you're a real estate professional with a high earning income/spouse with a high income (and still REP status), it'd make more sense to invest as an individual.

I have a career in engineering/construction management.

My wife and I are finally at a point in our careers where we're earning enough to start investing in real estate.1.

I have a career in engineering/construction management.

Of course, all dependent on the numbers of the properties and the earning potential.