Read this:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...Finally, taxes is not a valid reason to buy real estate.

Spend $200 and sit down with a real estate attorney and get the scoop first hand on what is allowed and what isn't.This is true for California, Oregon and Washington.

The issue that I'm facing now is whether I want to pull it out against one of my rentals or on my primary.I have found a bank that will allow me to borrow as a second lien on rentals but their rates are higher than what I could get when just doing it against my primary.What I'm most worried about is what happens in a worst case scenario, should something drastic happen in the market.From what I understand, using the money against a rental doesn't necessarily provide much more of a safety blanket in case things hit the fan because if, somehow, the HELOC lender can't recover their money, you'll get sued anyways.

Read Brandon Turner's Rental Property Investing Book and have been listening to the podcasts.mi

That said, purely out of professional curiosity, may I ask what you're hoping to learn in the academy?

Giving your Buyer client the best advice about what kind of property to go for and what not to go for, only to find out they purchased a complete dump with another agent3.

IF the bonus depreciation is 60% for this year and I do cost segregation, what happens to the remaining 40% of the depreciation.

That said, I'm unfamiliar with the market and would love to meet with other investors who are finding some success (and mishaps) to help refine my game plan.If there are any REI meets ups please let me know!

Rented for $625.00 each side What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Don’t assume they are valid, especially if your borrower uses unlicensed contractors, but understand what’s going on and what you might eventually contest or pay.Verify property taxes have been paid.