Definitely recommend reading up on or talking with a CPA on what expenses can be deducted as a repair and what has to be capitalized, as that will affect possible losses. 

New investor here and have been learning so much from reading all the posts on BP! 

I don't care if they are qualified or not.  

Keeping it simple with a smart TV works, but one popular streaming service could make guests feel extra taken care of without much effort on your end.Let's discuss more.

I just got a funny feeling about it when I read your post.

And having done this for a long time, it is the rare renter that cares about the land.

Their home in Waldo was also a great deal a Duplex they found for $210K and now getting $1250 a door since it needed renovations.Some advice is be careful with what you by so that you are not paying top dollar or market price for a home that someone just renovated.

I’ve read conflicting numbers -either 80% or 60%. 

Matthew, have you read Gary Keller's The Millionaire Real Estate Investor yet?

Both companies are fully integrated.We are in a dozen southeast markets, and I was surprised to read your comment about investing in NW Arkansas.