I've been trying to read articles and watch videos to familiarize myself but lack practical knowledge for obvious reason.

One video on real estate (Biggerpockets) led me to spend countless hours researching real estate.

I hope it will give me more motivation and knowledge than just rewatching all the YouTube videos.

I’m interested in learning if my REI income (Sch E) could be shielded by contributing to a Solo 401k - or if I them open myself up to SE Tax; or if I should just focus on my Sch C RE agent income to make those contributions.

(B+ to C+ areas)Secondary strategy: House Hacking into Flip (selling a turnkey rental property, after 1 year living requirement is met)While I am not completely ready to invest (I am a full time student in my final semester), I am sharpening the toolbox so to speak by actively analyzing deals in my area (Milwaukee).

We are having constant a/c unit replacements in my 15 unit multifamily . 

While I’m new to the REI arena, I believe I have a good grasp of the RE lingo/ terms as I have spent the last couple of months reading, listening to podcasts, watching YouTube videos, taking notes, building a plan of action.

@Anna Bee a successful BRRRR has a lot more to do with adding value / boosting the ARV than with the interest rate of the refinance; the interest rate of the refinance is of course relevant but it's not one of the primary factors that is going to make or break the BRRRR.You will likely not be able to BRRRR a condo or townhouse that is in decent shape - there is no way to get the ARV up.Check out Tarl Yarber's videos on BiggerPockets - he invests in BRRRRs in WA.

Get a video walk through so that buyers can see condition, types of finishes currently in the house, etc.

After the unit is empty we do a video walk through with the tenant and can compare it to the video we did on day one.