This distinction is critical, because while depreciation can look very powerful on paper, the actual tax benefit depends on the investor’s overall tax profile.

But if someone in California came to me and said "I saw a property on Zillow that I haven't been inside, in a neighborhood I don't know anything about, and I'm going to spend my life savings to buy it because Brandon Turner did a webinar in 2016 that said I'd cash flow $187 a month" I would say, "please don't do that" no matter where it is - Pittsburgh, Ohio, Kazakhstan, wherever.so yes, team is critical. 

I'm 24 years old since I was 16 I've always wanted to become a real estate investor but I have not yet started due to I just don't know where and how to start not just that I feel like I lack some knowledge            My 'Why':After years of working in the restaurant industry I realized that I need a path where the room of growth is limitlessso I started googling & watching videos about investing   I got inspired and became obsessed with the idea of building massive growth through real estate investing                  But I have been feeling stuck due to I don't know how should I go by when it comes to take my first baby step  I strongly believe that I need guidance in this path   So looking for a mentor to guide me through this journey that I've always wanted to get into  I have not succeeded to find one or at least that's what I think    I'm open for constructive criticism.  

I'd say that this is better suited for a 1-on-1, because discussing this on a forum is bound to be somewhat generic and risks overlooking some critical details.

Nashville STR Regulations: Critical Impact on Investment DecisionNashville's strict STR regulations completely change the investment analysis and make it a poor choice for out-of-state investors.

Rent is the most critical factor when evaluating a property, so we estimate it four times: software analysis, manual review, onsite inspection with property manager input, and a final check before listing.

With smart, proactive planning, you can reduce your tax burden and give yourself greater financial freedom as your portfolio grows.Equally critical is building a strong asset protection strategy.

Competition is stiff, which is why getting access to off-market deals is so critical. 

Making sure everyone is paid for their work is critical. 

It's a bad look when you send a pitch deck that's missing critical information the investor would expect to see.