Owning has advantages that LL does not such as no vacancy, typically lower maintenance/cap ex versus being occupied by tenants, and often property tax breaks. 

Low barrier to entry, low taxes, landlord friendly, and areas that appreciate + cash flow. 

Worried about tax evasion, money laundering or funding terrorist groups and Cartels.  

I paid tax on it and mowed it about every 5 years so maybe put 10k into over the years.. deductive reasoning suggested city does not build and full blown interchange to go to nowhere. 

Having cash reserves AND income in case something comes up is incredibly important. 

In order to defer all tax you must purchase at least as much as your net sale ($500K ish). 

For me personally, our STR and our little inn provide more than half my family's income so I feel I have a fiduciary duty to my wife and kids to maximize that. 

;however, my issue is that I dont have good credit and since im self employed I make.very little income.  Ive

@Tinia JamesIf you receive a 1099 showing income from one of your deals, you have to file a Schedule C to report that income.

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