Agreeing with @Shawn McCormick, you can represent yourself in transactions and put the buy side commission back into your deals to save you money while having the ability to list properties yourself when you sell.

hello fellow investers i am new to real estate and i am looking for books to read im going on deplyment soon with no internet and looking to expand my knowledge my goal is to house hack a duplex in san antonio TX in the next two years while i go to the university of texas at san antonio to get my nursing degree and become an officer in the air force. looking for any recommendation that has imporved your knowledge ive only read rich dad poor dad and have the bigger pockets beginner guied. 

Waiting for the title to season really hindered my ability to scale my real estate business.

In general, a vehicle purchased for business has a corresponding deduction based on:Type of VehicleUse of Vehicle (% of overall use for business)Certain types of vehicles - namely Trucks (IRS definition of a truck) and full-size SUVs -- experience a full depreciation on the year you purchase them to the degree that the vehicle is used for business. 

Unfortunately, raising money in a hurry is problematic.Potential investors don’t really know your track record or abilities, and it takes time to build a relationship with them.

I don't have the ability for about 2 months to actually start, so I'm just gathering as much knowledge as I can.

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I have heard that I can still qualify for a mortgage since I am working in the field my degree is in, is this true?

@Michael Craig as this being a non owner occupied property, if starting with refinancing first, doesn't this mean the bank will look into his personal ability to repay the loan?

It is not something to be entered into lightly since it is complex, but if your hire the right professionals, it is definitely doable and the upside is much higher than what you see with purchasing a house that is already constructed, not to mention the ability to tailor the home to your desired buyer or renter profile.