This agreement is just like a listing agreement when you go list a home, you are hiring the right person for the job, so this is the same type of contract, but this person is hired to find you the right home. 

On a 2M property you should be able to write off roughly 300-400k, so that would cut your real estate income down for years, but not your W2, because I don't think you would be able to claim RE professional status. 750 hrs and min 50% of your time.

Columbus also has great macroeconomics - lots of job growth, population growth, and major employers developing here.

So I get this referral from a relative about a tenant who has good credit score, no criminal history, and a good paying job.

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I'm curious how you would handle managing when working a full-time job in the military.

The only thing that keeps me from owning a house for my personal use is the baggage it comes with like maintenance, time and overhead costs.But I understand It'll cut costs and is something I should really think about.Thanks

The seller had a military contractor job with security clearance.

My sacrifice… no haircuts and no fast food. 1 job full time, 1 full time side hustle. 0 debt at the time other than student loans.

Will cut about 4 inches above ground and plant the stump.