Lane Beene is with Pilot Properties and owns almost 700 apartment units. This recently retired Lt. Colonel graduated from the US Air Force Academy and flew combat F16's for over 28 years. Less than 15 years ago, he started with one single family home and turned that into a large multi-million dollar apartment portfolio…all during the time he was serving in the military. He is direct. He is smart. You need to listen to him if you are new to real estate investing. Why do so many millionaires own real estate? Tax advantages! Today, Lane discusses several tax advantages by owning investment real estate. This high level discussion brings some important theories that successful investors have used in the past. Please consult with your financial professional on what tax strategies will work best for you.