It's important to structure this from both a tax and liability standpoint.

I talked to STR Search and their fee structure seems pretty steep.

A 70-30 split can be fine if you’re gaining real hands-on experience in investing, marketing, and deal structuring.

Know how to evaluate rent growth, expense ratios, debt structures, and exit assumptions without guessing.Build broker relationships early.

Right now, I’m leaning pretty hard toward First Deal because it seems structured and beginner-friendly, with built-in accountability.That said, I’d love to hear from anyone who’s:Joined First Deal and can share your honest experience (good or bad)Found other programs or communities that were actually worth it for beginnersStarted without knowing your strategy and figured it out through mentorship or community supportI’m based in Hawaii (active-duty military) but looking at investing in Hawaii, Tennessee, or North Carolina.

Pass-through businesses (LLCs, partnerships) still qualify — but structure matters.4.

This can be a low hourly and get bonuses when you close deals with them, or any other way on structure.

Hey lenders and investors 👋Curious how others are structuring funding for new construction and commercial projects right now?

A 1031 exchange or installment sale can help you defer them and keep more money working for you.In short, include depreciation, entity structure, and exit taxes in your underwriting.

A difficult resident situation can happen to anyone, but the structure of how an investment is managed plays a big role in how those situations are handled.Many turnkey providers operate as a middleman, referring investors to third-party property managers without direct oversight.