The loan on this house is $1,200,000.I moved in to my new primary residence by the end of the month.Starting July, my original primary residence was available as a rental and was being shown to prospective tenants.My new tenants signed a lease that began a couple weeks after showing, in July.To calculate my primary residence mortgage interest deductions, i'm using the following formula:650,000 / 2 = $325000 loan from January to June1,200,000 / 2 = $600,000 loan from July to December$750,000 limit / (600,000+325000 total loan value)  = 0.81 multiplier(0.81 * $X first house interest) + (0.81 * $Y second house) = total interest payed i can deduct from my primary residencedoes this look correct?

Couple of days ago a tenant complained that tile grouts were missing and tiles were moving in the kitchen area as attached.

I think the future is bright for the area, many young people are moving out of the city, and Kingston is the getaway to the beautiful Catskill area.let me know if you need any help.

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

Does seasoning start when a renter moves into the property? 

If they’re financing, the process already takes time, so a slight delay probably won’t matter.If the home is vacant, maybe they can move some things in as a short-term tenant until closing (if their lender and community allows it).

These neighborhoods seem to fit my goals, especially with their lower crime rates and potential for growth.Do you think these are solid options, or would you recommend other neighborhoods in the Philadelphia area based on the price range and focus on appreciation?

This is because the assessment limits reset to the new, current market value only upon purchase, making it less advantageous for homeowners to move.

For example, say it were a 2bd/1ba property, I would just list it for 1 nurse to stay and I would hit my cash flow goal.

Get multiple bids, verify references, and ensure everything is in writing before moving forward.