the electronic keypad locks so don't have to deal with keysbut keep in mind batteries need to be changed like once a year

Please keep those posts in the Classifieds forum.Need a spreadsheet or form?

Keep track of 3 buckets.1) Owner occupied portion - potential deductions for schedule A2) Tenant occupied portion - potential deductions for schedule E3) Jointly occupied portion - likely prorated for both schedules.There are nuances to this, so I recommend looking for a tax pro who can coach you on this. 

It is an expense, but they keep it all legal and compliant.

I’m so excited to keep it going!

My vision is to keep it a while (it’s paid off) and use the cashflow to help with my kids college.  

I believe interest is tax-deductible if used for property improvements or purchases, and it gives you quick access to funds while keeping your stock portfolio intact.Private Money Loan: If you have a trusted partner and terms that work well for both parties, this could be an efficient solution without tapping into your other assets.

Clear CommunicationA great contractor is easy to talk to and keeps you in the loop.

That isn't a bad way to keep folks happy and make sure they want to leave a 5 star review.Yeah, the toilet is one thing but the tub, whew.

Too many newbies seem to think they can blindly follow "old" advice in today's real estate market and be successful.Many, basically get taken advantage of by those in the industry that have an incentive to keep newbies blind to new realties, just to keep their good times rolling.What many newbies have figured out is that they can't make the numbers work on rental purchases in their states - like California, Arizona, New York, New Jersey, Washington, etc.What they have NOT figured out is that if they go to cheaper markets, they aren't being shown Class A rentals to buy.