I plan to hack a 3 unit property with numbers that create positive cashflow and eliminate my living expenses.So if the property generates 300 per month cash flow and now I'm not paying rent of 1500 any longer, is my positive cashflow now 1800 on my first deal?

I am under the impression that the HELOC deduction has been eliminated

I concentrate on flips because it is a sellers market and I do my own work which keeps me happy and eliminates a lot of competition. 

Orkin just pushes them in the walls, but doesn't eliminate the problem, whereas other bug companies will go through and actually try and kill them vs. regular services.   

If you eliminate their source of food they might go away on their own but they will likely stay for the shelter.

We try and eliminate bad applicants by making our application $100, non refundable per applicant over 18years old.

Remember - you are investing, so none of your risk can be totally eliminated. 

There are a number of "filters" which will eliminate properties including:• Known bad floor plans• Subdivisions with rent restrictions• Known undesirable subdivisions• Properties with traffic or access issues• Properties with excessive drive times• Ratio of lot size to the home's footprint• Tandem garages• Close to nuisancesWe also like a (very) few town home communities.

No I do not see this as an issue, many have stated that back in the 80s, the credit card interest and auto interest was eliminated and both have growth and seen new heights in their respective businesses.

This will be important given potential tax changes in 2018 which will perhaps eliminate your use of mortgage interest paid on your personal home.