Compare that to something like a car, which is classified as a “convenience good”, which actually depreciates in value over time.So what can investors do to hedge against inflation and increase their returns?

For my first rental purchase I would classify myself as risk averse.

But even the hint of an alternate use in the units (hair salon downstairs) suddenly classifies this as more expensive 'commercial' loan. 

It depends on how the mortgage lender you use classifies Second Home/Vacation Home vs Investment property.

It is vital that this type of escalation clause clearly spells out what is and is not classified as an operating cost. 4.

Need to be careful when classifying and discussing different areas due to antisterring laws.

It also applies if the spouses establish a separate entity such as a limited liability company (LLC).In community state, husband/wife LLC can own Primary residence and elect to be classified as DE, and qualify for section 121

I have no reason to doubt it's truthfulness but it seems to go against what I've always heard:"Your Roth IRA's are already classified as self-directed IRA's.

Also, the insurance informed us that we have recently been classified into High Fire Zone Hazard.

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