@Mike SchreinerFlorida doesn't have a state income tax so you really only need to know an accountant who understands GA states tax laws.You want to work with an accountant who can guide you through what is deductible since this is your first go around with real estate investing.Good luck in your search.

Is this expensive tax deductible?

@Troy FroistadOpening an LLC will not entitle you to new deductions.You are entitled to the same deductions if you are in an LLC or if you operate under your personal name.

@Ashish Acharya so correct me if im wrong but I thought maintenance was tax deductible?

You usually have the exact same tax deductions and tax rates, with or without entities.

I’m trying to find an investment that allows me a deduction against my W-2 income.

If you have the RCV policy, you'd be getting the full $15,000 (Minus the deductible).The second thing I see homeowners go wrong is with their deductibles.

If take the profits of a wholesale deal and do a 1031 exchange and put it into a rental property is that money from the wholesale deal tax deductible

You likely want to work with a CPA to guide you through what is deductible as you go through the last month of the year.This is a two-family - are you planning to house-hack this property because that does add to the tax complexities.

I think He needs to read Dave Ramsey, sell expensive cars/trucks, adopt a side hustle where he can deduct his vehicles, travel, health insurance, etc.