As stated, I work a 9-5 tech job, thus I am not on the forum every day.

If anyone has any tips for us newbies, i would love to chat and get a better understanding from people who are more experienced.Also, I work in sales for a plumbing supplier so I have many great connections to plumbers, HVAC techs, and other professionals who are experienced with doing jobs for real estate investors.

Many of my clients are spread across different states, and with today’s tech, everything from cost segregation studies to entity planning can be handled virtually without sacrificing quality.A great real estate CPA won’t just “do your taxes” — they’ll help you plan ahead, so you can take advantage of depreciation, 100% bonus write-offs (under the new 2025 bill), and passive/active loss rules that most general accountants miss.If you’re already at three doors and thinking strategically about deferral, you’re at the perfect stage to start working with a tax strategist who can map out the next few years — not just this filing season.Are you leaning more toward holding your properties long-term, or planning to add more STRs this year?

The government shutdown paused official data releases, but private reports still gave us a glimpse into what’s happening — and it’s pointing toward slower job growth, steady housing momentum, and likely lower rates ahead.💼 Private Sector Job Growth Stalls in SeptemberADP reported the private sector lost 32,000 jobs last month — a sharp miss from the +50,000 forecast.

But unfortunately their accounting systems are always lacking.As AI and tech continue to improve, I'm sure these integrating tools will as well.

I come from the tech world.

But, being INTERESTED in a job is completely different than being good at, and enjoying DOING the job.

. 💼 Private Sector Job Growth Rebounds, But Still ModestThe private sector added 42,000 jobs in October, according to ADP — the first increase since July.

Right now I am forced to work a job that has nothing to do with what I want to do in life so that I can pay bills.

There's something special about face-to-face interactions and handwritten messages that tech often can't replicate.That said, I think the biggest potential is harnessing AI to enhance relationships—not replace them.