I know starting off in real estate is increasingly getting harder due to rates.

Flippers buy from wholesalers because they don't have the time required to build SOPs to generate off-market leads and convert them into contracts/projects.

My question is, if I can read most of the information given at sessions, and network with people in my region, or social media, what is the benefit of taking 3-4 days off work and spending a couple grand (entrance, flight, food, lodging)? 

He’s helping me find off market deals.

If I only receive the down payment this year (let's say 20%) can I write off the entire 250k towards that and structure future years to try to get in lower LTCG categories than all at once?

Larger capex investments like new roof or windows can be scheduled based on your cash flow position but need to be addressed rather than just pushed off.

@Stephon Richardson  1st off WTH would you buy there for ?

Columbus, OH is a prime spot to kick off your journey.

I haven’t been to property but one time this year and that was drop off renewal lease and change air filter.

If I'm off base here, let me know and perhaps I can look at this another way.