If you must count something, count grams of fiber intake and aim for 50g/day.

You may also want to look into what Section 8's rates are if they will only pay a certain amount of rent based on bedroom count.

Count me in

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

You really can't count on properties appreciating in Jackson.

I think we can count that as a success story.

So if you want to gift a friend or family member the money, go ahead, but don’t call it a loan, and count your blessings if you get anything back. 

We made a couple of detours, bought a couple of flips instead of another multi...but similar enough and I count it as a success.I lost focus in 2014 and went off doing 1000 different things..started a construction company and completely lost focus.

To have your activity qualify as material participation, you must meet one of the following tests:-Work more than 500 hours in the activity (a married couple can count the involvement of both spouses to meet this test)-Do substantially all the work in the activity-Work more than 100 hours in the activity, and no one else worked more than the taxpayer (including non-owners or employees)-The activity is a significant participation activity and your total time in all significant participation activities exceeds 500 hours-You materially participated in the activity in any five of the prior ten years-You materially participated in a personal service activity for any three prior years-Based on all facts and circumstances, you participate for more than 100 hours in the activity on a regular, continuous or substantial basis during the yearPractically speaking, this means you’re doing the work on your rental properties rather than hiring a property manager.

Quote from @Vicente Hernandez: Hey Guys, 1/2 first month's rent to 1 month rent.I want to know what area you service....the whole city doesn't count.