Its a Colorado-specific situation, I guess I should have been more specific:Portable tenant screening reports (PTSR) pursuant to HB23-1099 § 38-12-902(2.5).(2.5) "PORTABLE TENANT SCREENING REPORT" OR "SCREENINGREPORT" MEANS A CONSUMER REPORT PREPARED AT THE REQUEST ANDEXPENSE OF A PROSPECTIVE TENANT BY A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY,WHICH REPORT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT APROSPECTIVE TENANT AND THE DATE THROUGH WHICH THE INFORMATIONCONTAINED IN THE REPORT IS CURRENT:(a) NAME;(b) CONTACT INFORMATION;(c) VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME;(d) LAST-KNOWN ADDRESS;(e) FOR EACH JURISDICTION INDICATED IN THE CONSUMER REPORT.....Link to the full Bill

Hey @Sun Casper, the choice between Schedule E and Schedule C can significantly impact the taxation of your income, particularly in scenarios involving rental properties or self-employment.

Plus, if they don't pay, and their wages have to be garnished, their employer and future employers don't like that at all. 

Population is growing aggressively and jobs are moving here especially with major employers like Intel, Google, Amazon, Nationwide, etc.

First focus on what kind of tenants you are looking for (college, certain employer, traveling nurses......) 

Determining whether the venture falls under a service or rental business hinges on the provision of substantial services; for instance, if a bed and breakfast service is offered, it must be reported on Schedule C, triggering a 15.3% self-employment tax.Moreover, personal use plays a crucial role in the classification of the property.

was always a fun conversation from those days (note that this is only lawful if you are actually licensed and formally affiliate that license with the firm you work at, which requires approval from your employer).And then I noticed several REI pick-me-up deals (a 'pick me up' deal is where a big bank can't figure it out, and it falls in your lap two weeks into escrow, with two weeks until scheduled close of escrow) where I figured it out when my LO couldn't and/or without his input.

The local economy is supported by several diverse sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, which sustains employment levels and underpins rental demand.

While you don't need to become a licensed real estate agent to explore other avenues for tax savings, engaging in a self-employed side job can indeed offer more opportunities for deductions.To maximize your tax savings, it's advisable to seek the expertise of a CPA specialized in real estate.

Savvy investors know it's all about value, not just the price tag.The Allure of the BargainLet's be real, who doesn't love a good steal?