Not a pot to piss in during the worst of them, but my father desperately trying to be a SERIOUS person, a SERIOUS businessman, someone to be taken SERIOUSLY.

Which means your net is a LOT less.

Usually just a large potted plant, a standing lamp, maybe an ottoman and a large area rug.

Additionally, the net is listed at the bottom of the bid when placed. 

If you know the market and if its desirable area that is like finding a pot of gold.

OR if you want rentals simply connect with those that provide them, LI is NOT the place to do it, too expensive and little to know return, you're lucky if you get 4% net . I

My questions are around taxation - i have read that if the rental is not associated with a us trade or business, then the gross income from the rental is taxed at 30%, however if associated with a us trade or business, then graduated rates apply, as well as the net is taxed and not the gross.

I live in FL and do all my biz in Cleveland as the net % is 5 x what it would be in FL.

It may be hard for the next 30+ days while they rant, rave, and try to make your life miserable, but then they will be gone and you will immediately notice your stress levels go down, you will free up a lot of time, and everything will be better.P.S. this is one of those situations where you may want to sweeten the pot.

My bedroom ceiling started leaking...I put a pot on the floor to catch the water and called the landlord at 11PM.