If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Summit county (Akron) has a much lower sales tax rate (6.75%) than Cleveland (Cuyahoga at 8%).The MLS in Akron shows homes at similar if not cheaper homes but for a good reason.

.✅ Thirdly, in regard to objectionable tenancy and nuisance caused by disruptive tenants, you will need to document these violations with undeniable evidence.Because police reports are not usually able to be procured due to disturbances like drug trafficking or domestic violence, you’ll need to take matters into your own hands on producing that documentation.I recommend getting security cameras installed in all common areas and outside your properties.I’ve used SimpliSafe security cameras but you’ll need to install WiFi service at your properties so that you can maintain recordings in the event of violations and add to your lease that any tampering with said cameras constitutes a lease violation as well.This is still developing and once we get further clarity, we will host a round table with legal experts on how to best protect our properties and residents.

If you use a DSCR loan you could maximize the equity you could take out while still breaking even on the mortgage + taxes + insurance.

If you were financing a property that netted $300 after principle, interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI), and say your rent was $1,200 a month.

We have been fortunate to rarely hold any security funds from former tenants.

The technicals (migration rates, job growth, tax situation, debt cost, etc) to work as well.

He wanted me to paypal him 750 so that he would send the 20k needed to bridge the gap in the loan.The easiest way to spot a red flag is to start with going through a title company. hopefully you did nto give this person your social security number or other private information.

@Megan HerringtonBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant. 

The customer feature also links to the project feature if you want to make use of that eventually.This structure works great for our clients and their tax pros.