With this you may be able to  take advantage of Bonus DepreciationI would be happy to compare your deal if you had more specifics. 

For landlords expanding their rental portfolios, have you compared DSCR-based financing versus conventional loans lately?
DSCR seems to be growing in popularity due to flexibility and less paperwork — but I’d love to...

Nothing to be put off by, you just have to understand how the process works - and then use that knowledge to your advantage!

Your tenants help cover the mortgage so you can build equity without feeling the financial weight of a full rental right away.There are great loan programs for first-time buyers that keep your upfront cost low, and you can take advantage of rental write-offs while learning how to manage a property.Once you have that first deal working, you can scale.

It’s great that you’re building a buy-and-hold strategy with a mix of small multifamily and single-family homes with ADU potential—that’s a smart long-term approach, and your background as a carpenter actually gives you a big advantage when it comes to understanding repairs and value-add opportunities.

Quote from @Trent Reeve: Quote from @John Underwood: So much for the big advantage they were giving to the Property Managers. 

I will be obtaining my license here in TX just for some added advantages and knowledge.

The key is to keep records like receipts, detailed activity logs, and anything tangible that shows the work they’re actually doing.Even for long-term rentals, tracking time and understanding passive vs. non-passive income matters, though the rules are a little different.This is one of the biggest tax advantages of STRs done right.

Coming from an IT background actually gives you a huge advantage since you already think in systems and processes, which translates really well into real estate investing.I’d recommend starting with a mix of learning and networking.

As a first time flipper you are much more likely to get taken advantage of.