While Zelle is convenient, it’s pretty unofficial and lacks the structure you need for proper record-keeping.

The co-owner, Amy, adopted a son but has never treated him properly.

When managed properly, it’s a smart way to access capital without putting yourself in a risky situation.

These two elements often get overlooked in the excitement of deal-making, but they play a critical role in the long-term success and sustainability of your investment journey.A well-thought-out tax strategy helps ensure you're maximizing all available deductions, utilizing the most favorable tax structures, and ultimately keeping more of your hard-earned income.

Especially when you’re investing in real estate and spending money on professional services, you want a CPA (or advisor) who has the right background and experience (ideally someone who has done it themselves and truly understands the ins and outs of real estate investing).Planning matters, but so do organized books and proper preparation.

Proper structure, preparation and knowledge will alleviate 75% of the concerns.  

Short answer: you can 1031 out of a single-family rental into a pooled deal, but only if the “syndication” gives you a qualifying real-property interest such as a properly structured Tenants-in-Common (TIC) interest or a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST).

Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.

Make sure you give proper notice per local laws.

Although, I wouldn't recommend using QBO for someone who is doing it themselves unless you have training on how to do it properly, since it's not set up for REI from the get-go.