Three questions: 
Say I'm living in my quadplex and I buy washers and dryers for all four units. Am I only able to write off 3 of those new washers and dryers because one is going to my primary residence? 
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Wholesaling or partnering with someone experienced in San Antonio will teach you deal analysis, ARVs, rehab budgets, and negotiation way faster than going straight into a flip and risking your cash.If you decide to save up and buy later, that works too — but the investors who move fastest usually build relationships and learn how to spot a real deal before they pull the trigger.Since you’re already attending REIAs, double down on that.

I met this individual spoke on the phone could tell he knew what he was talking about etc etc..

If a mentor wants you to do work, they will tell you and it's probably so they have a better opportunity to coach you.Think of it this way: a 6 year old neighbor kid wants you to teach him how to ride his bike.

I’ve spent 21 years teaching, so learning, adapting, and staying disciplined are second nature to me.

Once again, this isn't something I can answer or teach in a sound bite like this.

We want you to teach you to make your money work hard for you."

I want to build something that I can once day show, teach and pass on to my young son when he grows up.

I get why it’s tempting…But in my opinion, it’s actually one of the worst business models you can build if your goal is long-term wealth.Here’s why:All the risk, none of the upside — you handle cleaning, utilities, furniture, and tenant issues… but get zero appreciation, equity, or tax benefits that OWNERS get.You’re building on a foundation you don’t own — long-term wealth comes from ownership, not subleasing.Arbitrage is short-term cashflow; ownership is long-term wealth — one builds you an income stream, the other builds nothing after you stop working.Landlords change their mind — sales, refinancing, or rule changes can instantly kill your business.Your business depends on someone else’s asset — one non-renewal and your “business” disappears overnight.You can’t reposition, refinance, or force value — you’re stuck with whatever rent the landlord charges you.Curious to hear all opinions on ownership vs. arbitrage —except from the gurus who make 90% of their income teaching arbitrage instead of doing it...

totally love this example. a hard lesson for sure but something that teaches fellow investors a lot that shapes how they do deals in the future.