Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Rental income is subject to tax, but it is also possible to deduct many costs related to owning and maintaining rental property, including property management fees, repairs, and mortgage interest payments.Additionally, for those investors holding properties in Germany for the long-term, the country's capital gains tax law is attractive.

Determine Your BudgetSet a Realistic Budget: Consider the cost of tuition, living expenses, and your financial situation.Mortgage vs.

If you think you will have it for less than 4 years I would say go with the HELOC because you have less origination costs.

Double the cost of that house and double the rate to 7% and its like $4,000 per month for the EXACT SAME HOME. 

I think there is a common misunderstanding that licensed contractors cost more.

Begin by targeting distressed properties in gentrifying neighborhoods, securing financing through hard money lenders or private investors, and focusing on cost-effective renovations.

If you have a good FICO, a decent down payment and closing costs, go ahead an do the first one. 

While under contract, we perform due diligence and there will be some soft costs incurred. 

Most likely trying to find a sucker to buy this and take over the costly legal battle they are entailed in.So next time someone is like "yeah just get a deed in lieu at closing", think twice about that.Actually, I use the deed in lieu.