To address these properly, we’d need to understand your complete tax situation, as many of these calculations depend on context.

We also have a strict policy that anyone 18 or older living on the premises must be properly screened and approved. 

If you're looking for original art, you could consider contacting the AP art teacher at a local high school and asking them to coordinate commissioning a student to make something for you or purchasing from a student.

Of more concern to me would be the ridiculous investment strategy; the qualification of the sponsors to evaluate these brand investments; whether proper and full disclosure was provided; and the fees and other compensation the sponsor received on invested capital. 

Reno properly, screen properly and do the paperwork, YES thats it 

If you bought it for a good price, and it has appreciated properly, you may have enough equity to not have to bring your own capital. 

You would be violating the law for doing that.Be comforted that most prospective residents don't provide proper ESA documentation. 

I'm working a lead and the seller gives me permission to visit the property after confirming a time with the tenant. The seller told the tenant I'm an insurance agent so not to reveal the potential sale. I wasn't plea...

A lot of Chicago proper housing providers only do move in fees.

Alignment of interests: HAs the sponsor properly conveyed the risk in investing in real estate?