From what you have described, you are far too early on in your journey to take advantage of a mentor or course. 

@Patrick Thomas DickinsonBased on what you described, I would look at joining a syndicate (or two) as a limited partner in an apartment complex (or two).

My view is the land is precious and using it for HQ or factories is not making best use of the limited properties that is needed for the tech talent.  

Ask for a title commitment which should describe any title issues the insurer has found. 

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hello, first time user here.

I am not lake front, across the road with a view, but the home has lake access.

It's been 10 years since I was a loan officer and I'm not sure how the banks would view this. 

Her work history restarted because contract work isn't viewed the same as having a FT W-2 position...them's the rules.So she needs an alternate funding mechanism like a non-QM lender, and fortunately there are more of those available now a days.

@Ross Y.With everything you described in detail regarding your spouse already actively managing your rentals and being able to properly qualify as a RE Professional (included spending more than 750 hrs/yr$ in that role, yes, your Cost Segregation (including any first year bonus depreciation) can offset your other W2 taxable income.

Condition, size, bed/bath counts, amenities (pool, view, etc.) are all adjusted accordingly and knowing how much for each for your market is essential.Back in 2009-2011, most comps in my area were short sales or REO's, all of which in need of repairs, often major repairs.