That's the way I look at things personally. 

On the other hand, this phrase is often used by the likes of Uncle G (who, having an accounting degree, should really know better) to suggest claiming personal expenses as business deductions.

Quote from @Azita Nejaddehghan: Young adult, working in health care, living in Virginia (just outside of DC).

It's like asking someone what you should look for in a wife.You need to focus on what your goals are first, then take a personal inventory of your own knowledge, skills, interests, finances, available time, etc. 

It is often used by the likes of Uncle G (who, having an accounting degree himself, should know better) to suggest claiming personal expenses as business deductions.

Personally, all of my units are full and have stayed full, no one is even late with rent much less behind, and no one is moving.

@Preston Dean I personally like to make sure I have a set amount of reserves for each property to cover things, so if you have a pool of funds sitting aside personally I would just earmark a certain amount that you don't touch except for that property (or an emergency).

Then again, if you’re talking about a mortgage on your personal residence, and you live in a state with an unlimited homestead exemption for creditor attachment like Texas or Florida, there’s an asset protection consideration as well.   

Just adults.

While I love the brand and have personally used them for the past 7.5 years, the dryer takes FOREVER when doing loads of bedding or towels.