Finding the exact bottom isn't easy but many have said it's already happened. 

It's certainly easy to find the answer to should I create an LLC, but even searching people is kind of random sometimes.

I keep our rentals in great condition so this strategy  make is easy for me.  

A handy search bar in the upper right makes it easy to find previous discussions, blogs, podcasts, and other resources.

Add two more bedrooms and you're on easy street.

Easy to get financing.

It is very much case-by-case and requires understanding of the current tax regime for personal itemized deductions, as well as gambling on the proposed changes to this regime by the next administration.

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a potential deal, but skipping this step can lead to costly mistakes.Getting your real estate license is also a solid strategy just realize once you have a license wholesaling may not be in the cards as its a very gray area.Lastly, since you're planning to buy properties for yourself in 2026, start laying the groundwork now.

Role-playing.     . you paid $300k 10 years ago, it’s worth $660k, (so when you sell you net $600k to make math easy.)and your cpa determined that you owned zero land, so it’s all depreciatable. you owe 15% on the $300k gain plus 25% tax on $109k depreciation recapture, so you owe $70k in federal taxes, then California reaches out for another $30k?  

Having real estate as part of a portfolio vs. those trying to "scale" it into FIRE or a business because they watched some guru say it was easy, well it is the furthest from that.