Normally I have more time to prep before arriving, however I was so busy and had a closing the day before flying to Cancun  I wansnt able too chat with everyone about what extra meetups were taking place.

How much of the rent did the tenant normally pay?

A traditional IRA pays taxes when you withdraw month at your normal income tax rate which is generally higher than the normal capital gains rate.

This could have three fold impact ---> allow for writing off paper losses against W2 income, increase the property value by increasing monthly rent, and all the normal cash flow benefits for RE...right?

Normally, the broker is responsible for all actions taken by their agents and property managers.

What about just getting a normal furnace?

Normally I put the property under contract with a real rough estimate.

The PM normally is accountable to the board and complaints go to them.

When I evaluate the options, house hacking consistently offers the highest risk-adjusted return, 10 times out of 10.That said, it seems like house hacking might not align with the lifestyle you envision: “I can’t afford a place with enough bedrooms in a single unit in the areas I want to live.”

I am assuming that the 80% of tenants that get a full refund still have normal wear and tear that you need to remedy and then pay for....