But since we are near the top of the market in SF, I would be cautious about investing in that area unless its an extremely good deal, and for those, you need to learn how to find them off-market before an agent lists them.If you want to learn how to find off-market properties, I might be able to help you.

I actually currently have 3 lots that we are building duplexes or triplexes on at least.

We have had a terrible experience utilizing PM, so we are doing our best to keep things in house and hands on. 

If I buy this property and the money comes from someone else's account, will that raise any red flags within the IRS systems?

I recently purchased the red planner workbook that goes with the book and I’m skimming the book again filling out my plan in the workbook.

In fact, it often appreciates.To go a little deeper:Depreciation was designed for assets that wear out or become obsolete over time, like machinery or vehicles.

Lexington is good if it's over 275K they go much easier on you but I personally do the surrounding areas such as the Red River Gorge which has over 600million visitors a year and no issues with STR

A dying breed we are in this day of working 'on'your business. 

Working with contractors can be extremely difficult as projects get delayed and there is poor communication(red flags were not present before project began).

We are able to profit a whole lot more because we don’t pay a property manager.