I think your real estate investing can be your second job.  

Improve the grade if water flows toward or pools near the house.

For an unrenovated 1+Den/1BA LTR in our section of Northeast though, $1,300-1,400/month is certainly in the ballpark of what I could comfortably get with some very minor improvements to the space between tenants.So all that being said, I think your target of $1,500-1,600/month for your 2BR units would be more than doable. 

She's smart and I would expect she will do a great job with AHP. 

We wanted a better DTI.Then we slapped a large heloc on it as an opportunity fund right before my wife quit her job for good.I would save the cash. 

Shortly after Roofstock acquired them I have seen improvements and haven't had issues with bank account connectivity.  

Create a realistic pro forma profit and loss statement to determine if this business has the potential to pay any more than you could make working a “no risk” job. 6.

Additionally, considering the time value of money is crucial, as deferred gains and tax efficiencies may improve long-term returns despite upfront losses being largely on paper.

For example, if the listing is selling for 200% of the last purchase of two years ago with no improvements, etc.?

Business growth, job bonus, severance pay, properties sold, syndications closed, Roth conversion - the list of factors that can drastically change your taxable income is endless.Well, do you want $120 now or $240 a year later?