There are two different topics / questions1) Can I deduct real estate education if I am involved in a real estate rental trade or business.2) If you can deduct it, is there a passive limitation involved.

Its all-personal preference, Myrtle is very different than the other areas. 

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two different perspectives but for now I will tell you about the buying side:   1)  You don't vet the seller and property out fully and there are issues - title, financial, etc....

But that is 100% different than being a GC and knowing all that that entails.

So, that's a little different, but I'll be bold here and mention some of what I know.

the only thing i think about is possibly a better return in different markets or better landlord tenant laws

I can see why some lenders wouldn't like it since it would cut them out of a deal, but I would guess this is a very niche market based on downpayment size to make up the difference.

Neighborhoods matter, even a few miles can make the difference between good and bad deals.

Getting frustrated with the extreme laws and ready to go to a different area.