Learn one thing, then move on to the next item.Because there are some things you don't have to learn, you only need money to pay someone who already knows it such as an attorney, or a CPA or a 1031 exchange specialist, etc...Good Luck!

When the income the plan receives is not taxed, but rather available to be reinvested, you gain the benefits of compounding that tax savings over time, and will be able to mushroom the savings value considerably as a result.In exchange for that tax-sheltered status of the IRA, there are rules to keep everything isolated within the IRA. 

you only have to for 6 months, but if you have a family or friend that could allow you then just pay for their utilities in exchange

First of all, the don’t actually do anything preventative such as lubing or cleaning.Back in the day, HVAC tune ups actually consisted of coil cleaning and perhaps electric relay exchanges , etc.

One thing I've done, on the advice of a mentor, is to offer a slightly lower rent, in exchange for a longer lease (24 or 36 months).

-Deduction of expenses & mngt fees from rentals -Deduction of mortgage int paid & lending costs -Additional tax sheltering if investing through a SDIRA or 401(k)-1031 exchange, pay no capital gains if investing money made into another RE deal (possibly the very best tax benefit only available in the US)!!

I know I'm trading them the data in exchange.

@Chris SeveneyRegarding the accounting/taxation of the fund - you want to make sure the accounting firm has the knowledge and capacity to take on the work.Does the accounting firm know answers the to the following questions.Do they specialize in partnership taxation -Do they know how a partnership return is impacted if there are foreign investors, tax exempt investors, individuals as investors, entities, etc.Do they know how to deal with the taxation of the operations - If this is a real estate fund - do they know the in and outs of 1031 exchanges, how different items are depreciated, 1250 property, 1245 property, bonus depreciation, section 179 expense, etcDoes the fund operate in multiple states - are they familiar with the various state tax laws.Will the fund allow composite return to be filed in behalf of its investors - does the firm know which states offer composite returns and in behalf of which entity types they can be offered for.etc etc etc

I am working on my taxes and feel that it is likely I should have a CPA with knowledge of 1031 exchanges and investment real estate.

I am open to all feedback and criticism, and would love to have a mentor to teach me in exchange for work.