But when I quickly run the numbers it doesn’t add up.

Purchase price: $469,000 Cash invested: $24,000 My second property, it doesn't really cash flow all that well.

I am kind of stuck on where I should lead him next, since he's busy with school and sports he doesn't have time for a job.

The app doesn't allow rent by room, so I am sort of forcing it.

Lesson learned, but also, this doesn't make me want to buy in CA. 

I actually close on most of my land deals; however, I do represent some local flippers in the areas so the strategy doesn't shift.

You probably had a little tickle in your moral compass which gave you pause, which is why you reached out.My wife is an accountant, when we look for every possible tax break it doesn't feel like theft, we feel accomplished to find a place for more savings and lose zero sleep over it.

I'm moving slow with it to avoid getting someone in there I'll just have to get out if it doesn't work...thanks! 

My wife and I chose to write down our own rules for both our marital property and our estate, so that it doesn't go to whatever wacky CO law governs distribution of wealth.

If she is always late with the rent she doesn't fit the definition of a good tenant.