Keep them separate and it will make your year-end accounting much easier and lessen the chances of an IRS audit.

So run the numbers and weight the trade offs. 

If you do have to board up a property, free hand a mural to lessen the effects of the broken window theory. 5.

Heck, a boat load of actual property managers aren't worth their weight in dirt.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.You can start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

My weighted average investment property loan is right around 5% (from 4.75% to 5.25% on 30-year fixed).  

The appraiser will determine how to weight each approach based on local market conditions that vary from location to location. 

I'll regard your opinion with more weight, so those who feel they can talk on the topic please share!

BUT KNOW that a down payment should only be paid to help you as a buyer lessen the amount of money you are going to bring to closing to pay the full amount.

Thankfully I do have cash reserves to lessen the risk.

If we eat healthy every day, the weight will come off.