I have only talked to this person on the phone but their rent check is the first one in my PO box every month.

The night before our official move-in date, the landlord provided our agent with keys so we could move some boxes in the garage and get a pre-emptive start on the move. 

They are not buying these at big box stores and paying retail prices.

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If it's a high end unit all the big box stores do 0% interest and same/next day instal...

James Lee  In my experience, the single member LLCs will each get their own taxpayer ID numbers, BUT when you apply for them, be sure to check the box that says OTHER or DISREGARDED ENTITY. 

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This home was in very nice condition, it only needed new interior paint and to refinish and stain front wood stairs and porch at entry and window box.

I have been to Walmart and purchased 10 of the large baking soda boxes and spread throughout the house.

Stop issuing 1099-MISC with box 7 "non-employee compensation" instead of box 1 "rent"Stop including refundable deposits in rent incomeProvide annual reports clearly delineated by propertyLearn the difference between maintenance, repairs and improvements and report accordinglyReport insurance reimbursements separatelyProvide supporting documentation: itemized contractor's invoices, insurance adjusters' reports etc