Then when they do get something from Social Security it will be icing on the cake and they won't be relying on it to make their plan work.In other words, use conservative assumption in their plan, and then if things go better, that's fantastic and will put them in an even better position.I think it's the same way with appreciation.

If not, there may be red tape you would need to get through in order to actually take possession of the property.

As a fellow military member, I know you'll find a way.

Focus on developing a network of friends, who happen to be RE professionals, and leverage introductions from other pros.

Tenants can never be relied upon to report maintenance issues, thus the need for quarterly inspections, and in my opinion therefor can not be held responsible.

Update is that my husband is at the unit today removing locks to be re keyed.

Yesterday I had an idea sparked by a recent podcast and a conversation with a BP member.  I

The information contained in this post is not to be relied upon. 

The Castigliola, Renkemeyer, and Hardy cases come to mind.Review those cases and you'll soon see that SE taxation of an LLC member is a facts and circumstances analysis, and you might be surprised at some of the circumstances examined.Generally capital members of an LLC syndicate would not be subject to SE taxes, but its a good convo to have with your CPA as the facts and circumstances matter.

I don't want to expand on this as you shouldn't be relying on my advice for this.