I keep the lease simple: One year and all tenants are jointly and severally liable.

That’s an incredible accomplishment, and you deserve a lot of kudos for reaching this milestone.This might be a simple question, so thanks in advance for humoring me—does the property still cash flow if it were financed with a mortgage?

Do you think your insurance policy will cover you on any liability when they find out you are not running a legal operation?

Just be sure to thoroughly vet the operator’s track record and the deal structure.

Many follow the Entrepreneurial Operating System from the book Traction.One of our core values as a company is to be "enthusiastic about doing the right thing."

Cost segs unlock these savings, but the losses won't offset your ordinary income from your job unless you are an RE Pro.Here's how to think about RE Pro status to make the best case with your CPA and the IRS:RE Pro Status starts with the IRS definition of a Real Estate Professional (IRS Pub 925).It is not as simple as getting a real estate license or working for a firm that provides real estate services.Ask yourself these questions to see if you qualify:Q1: Are you in the right business?

If you operate the vacation rental as a short term rental, you will be able to take advantage of taking any losses you have on the property against your ordinary income.

@Sharon McCants - I lean toward the advice from @Jonathan Greene on your question.Years ago, I made the mistake of forgoing quality for quantity, which led to headaches and a fundamental change in the way our company operated and in the way I personally invested.

Not sure if the washer and dryer you are supplying are coin operated or free, but mine are coin operatedTenants pay for the utilities and it has been zero issue because I do not allow it to be an issue.  

A neighbor finds out he is living there with a simple online search and burns your house down3 A neighbor tells the local news channel and they show your house on the nightly news 4 A neighbor find out you are the owner with a simple online search and they begin harassing you and your family where you live.