It is best to start with one area to get your feet wet, learn the ropes etc, but there's no rule about having to do everything one way.

I will say, I've picked up a solid base of knowledge thanks to numerous helpful podcasts, blogs & books that have been recommended here and elsewhere.  

I currently have one propery under my belt (besides my residence of course) but I am extremely wet behind the ears and could use some input advice regarding a property I am considering. 

What I'm really asking, more like begging for, is a mentor or someone in the wholesaling business near Brooklyn who can guide me and get my feet wet.

I disagree that tax can only be deferred for as in the scenario where we take back a 2nd note for any am't above $800K for the house, the payments can be made over time, which then can be paid in years when there is no W-2 income or offset against numerous mortgage interest deductions.  

And what if you have numerous apartments and storage buildings..

I've read around the forums and listened to numerous podcasts and figured that it's about time I provided an intro.A little about myself:Based out of San Jose / San Francisco, CARecent college graduateSpent the past 3 years working full-time in tech startup sales (yup - I was still attending school)Currently transitioning job positions from smaller companies to Indeed.com - also in salesSaved up money from my various jobs to purchase my first rental in Sacramento, CA using BRRRCurrently at 4 total rentals in Sacramento.  

Just getting my feet wet. 

After getting my feet wet i could then start my own company.  

There are numerous other factors to consider but I just don't see how it would make good, financial sense.