I have been studying REI for the past 7 years & am finally over my analysis paralysis (blame it on my nursing instructors-can never make a mistake-lol) but am actively looking for my first STR property. I have a FT W2 & am eager to learn more about taxes & tax deductions through REI. I need deductions especially since I can't deduct my kiddos anymore. I would like to purchase at least 1 STR, then some other rentals that I can use for MT/LT. Once I have some rental properties under my belt I'd like to fix/flip a property or two. But for now my focus is on acquiring that first STR with a goal of closing before end of November or sooner of 2025.