Also, as a real estate investor, can I write off 100% of the education travel for real estate, such as the Bigger Pockets Cancun conference?

Our next step is to look for a real estate agent in the area, does anyone have any recommendations?

I am a real estate developer and agent in Dallas, TX!

I'm Romny from Philadelphia, Im a rookie investor trying to learn everything I can before jumping into my first deal, I think i might be mainly interested in buy and hold multi family but like I said im a rookie so that might change.Outside of real estate, I enjoy Mountain biking.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Welcome to BiggerPockets and best of luck on your real estate investing journey!

Look at real estate professional status closely, this area of the tax code(section 469) is where I think If you worked with the right real estate-focused accountant you could save 100s of thousands of dollars. 

For rental real estate purchases, should I be working with a buyer's agent with a strong background in investment real estate?

Commissions For an investor coming out of multifamily investing and into the retail world, the cost of commissions can be staggering.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I am a Real Estate Agent and investor in PA and this concept has me intrigued.