This could lead to better cash flow and potentially higher returns.Considerations:Market Research: Continue your due diligence by delving deeper into the local market trends.

I have a full time 9-5 and don't have time or energy to attend to any of it.

You might be able to reach out to your local power company and ask them for an energy usage report.

Run this question by your accountant.if the cost segregation study will help / benefit you, get it done.If the cost segregation study will not help / benefit you, don't get it done.Don't fall for the trap based on the 'estimate' provided by the cost segregation study.They will 'woo' you by saying your potential tax savings by getting this study is $XX,XXX.While it may be potentially true, it assumes certain status on your tax return which may not be true. 

"Change of accounting method" will NOT be needed.As was mentioned already, before doing it, you need to have an experienced tax accountant figure out if there is any potential benefit for you.

As a "part time" agent that has the goal to be full time, I'm noticing it is very time and energy intensive in order to make real money.

We have negotiated off platform (be careful you can lose your account potentially if caught). 

A lot of the figures you see in the forum wouldn't work today because of the high interest rates and, when they'd still do, it'd be manly in markets where the potential capital appreciation countries.I invest in Europe but in short-term rentals.

I initially thought I’d be ok with having a duplex that’s older and a bit run down in order to purchase at lower prices, but after my first tour of a property like this, I had second thoughts and established I should be more open to newer/more expensive (and safer) properties as I’d potentially be living without my partner.

I've been studying and interested since 2019, but never found myself really putting my time and energy here.I have one property from a 2022 tax sale which I sold on seller financing, and actively on the hunt for residential LTR and multi-family.