Clearly, I will find a CPA but I'm trying to get ahead of the game and prepare all the things I'll need for tax filing next year. 

I’d like to make the jump on my first rental property but have no idea how to get in the game.

You have skin in the game in the form of your entire net worth.

As long as you are willing to play the long game you don't really have a reason to be overly nice or flexible with this tenant.

I'm a bit late to the game on my reply, but am here if you need another resource as you plan for your first investment property in PHX.

Having more entertainmentoptions at the house like arcade games, ping pong table, etc.

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well and just wanted to introduce myself, returning  from 2005-06 when we did few flips (3) and few rentals (4) and learn some do's and do not's. Difference this time for me is hard mone...

They didn't want men gambling away the house in a poker game and leaving the women and children without a place to live.The intent I think for a home to be designated your homestead is that is where you live. 

It's all a game.

Quote from @Marie T Debnam: FlipSystem is a game-changer!