You can't take depreciation deductions on a primary residence.I have a feeling that converting this rental to a primary will also unleash a huge tax bill in the form of depreciation recapture. 

I have heard time and time again that a primary residence is not considered a good investment if you really look at the numbers.

The primary way to get the "protection" is through the LLC. 

While I might be new to this particular market, my roots in real estate run with a history of commercial real estate investments in India.Currently, I have my sights set on the Hartford market.

Kudos to you for diving into real estate with such enthusiasm!

It is filled with resources and a plethora of knowledgeThanks for joining.I wish you all the best in your real estate journey.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/think-like-a-real-estate-...I wish you all the best in your real estate journey.

I'm working for a broker and real estate agent (as a contract handyman I'm not on their payroll)  who have recently become involved with rentals. 

Best regards,Ryan CheekNeu Real Estate Group

Hi All,My name is Michelle, I am a local long term SFH real estate investor in South Florida and am wanting to add on Section 8 investing in Detroit, Michigan.I currently am not knowledgeable on Section 8, but am educating myself.I am looking to connect with other Section 8 investors to see how they got started along with what resources they used to look at market trends, how to pick the specific hot bed to invest in Section 8, and advice I may need to know.Thank you in advance.

This will give you a clear idea of your budget and make your offers more competitive.Work with an Agent: Consider finding a real estate agent who specializes in the areas you're interested in.