We are now considering house hacking by buying a neighbor’s house due to our kids' school proximity.Our monthly expenses for our current home are $3,000, and the estimated rental value is $2,300-$2,350.

@Julian FrazierWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Do you tip your handyman?

At our last turnover, we had neighborhood kids breaking in several times while vacant, damaging the house until we installed a security system and camera high enough that they’d need a ladder to get to it.

If you file your taxes and you have 5 kids and you don't take that deduction, you missed out on the loophole- the IRS designed it this way- the ENTIRE system is a loophole and those that know how to navigate it reap its benefits and of course some of us miss them and find them later. 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Also, any tips y'all would give to people who are just starting out, also I am open to other nearby areas where barrier to entry is still relatively low.

Here are a few tips to help you out as you start your journey:1.

Would love to hear from the community on tips to get started and best locations to find my first property.

Less families/kids more disposable money, but more liberal policies and people who are more vested in the government than other institutions.