In other words, it includes net gain from the disposition of nonbusiness property and property held in passive business activity.High-income individuals are subject to an NII tax equal to 3.8% of the lesser of: [IRC Sec. 1411(a)]1) Net investment income (NII) or2) The excess (if any) of modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) over the threshold amount.MAGI defined.MAGI is adjusted gross income (AGI) increased by any foreign earned income exclusion, net of the deductions and exclusions disallowed with respect to the foreign earned income. 

They look excessive to me.... but you got it done!

5 years later, I continue to pay the minimums and use all excess $$$ to fund my next deal.

I would buy the primary traditionally, and feel comfortable covering that expense with your income, and then using the excess cash that you got as a gift, to start your investment career.

Be careful of taking excess proceeds from a cash out refinance.

The Lease is very clear they are responsible for clogs they cause, damage from their use, cleaning, and water and moisture in their unit.

Or is it because many people have purchased investment homes in the past 6 months and now there is excess supply?

Now here in Oregon and in Charleston we have had zero problems with excessive appreciation.. 

Of course I have a private money network in excess of $10M along with my capital so that makes it much easier for me over using a HML.

By hiring a contractor to take down all the excessive brush mesquite