lol  Actually, I'm very interested in "land" investing (unimproved, turning them like a wholesaler, but of course keeping some plots)I'll vote on your posts (grinning) and see what I can learn and how much I can follow along!

I include it in the rent as best I can and grin and bear it.

He never answered my question and only gave me a grin look before continuing on in the lecture; therefore, BP members I want to ask you if they are "tax-deductible". 

My suggestion is DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, IN WRITING, and then document your documentation (grin).Here's a nice little article on that subject that you should read:http://www.exeter1031.com/holding_guidelines_for_1031_exchange_property.aspx

Hey @Grin Dominee AlanI may be able to assist you.

Also to an earlier point about taking some of Brandon advice with a grin of salt know he started buying at the deepest part of the last recession, which was probably the greatest buying opportunity in 75 years.So his advice may not be super applicable if you live in a expensive market that’s now very much a sellers market.

Thanks,Grin

Either grin and bare it, or move on.

About an hour later one of the agents came up to me and asked why the ****-eating grin?

This is my first home and I'm really just sitting around grinning from ear to ear as it was only a few months ago that I had myself convinced I'd never be able to afford my own home.The whole process almost seemed too easy and to tell ya the truth, I left a ton of money on the table, yet still came in ahead.