If our kids go with us and we drive to LA on a Sunday, all of our direct car related expenses are tax deductible even though the kids are in the car including 1/2 of the meals for my wife and I.  

I'm new here, just researching detroit, looking for a neighborhood grade map, and I just so happen to come across this thread, and your comment solidifed the reason why I want to be a part of this community and in particular, helping the single Mommys out there that will cherish the opportunity thru section-8. 

If you want details on STeadily and our agent who is first rate, feel free to message us . . . we have used them for move-in ready properties through complete rehab properties (from rehab thru renting to tenants).

Hi Dennis, I can only imagine what stress you are going thru right now.

If the counter tops are in fine condition, then you can keep them and as time goes on maybe upgrade them.

The reason I didn't like it was the lack of commercial that was out there. you had to drive to get anywhere.

If you don't have a contractor, shop around for the hardware (appliances, counters, flooring, etc..) to get an idea of the material costs then add in labor of hourly rates for the install.

For furnishing short- or mid-term rentals, finding the right balance between stuff that looks good, but which also offers solid durability and keeps your budget in check can be difficult.If your budget is your driving factor with your design decisions, I'd start surfing on Google image search or Pinterest - find a picture of a finished room that you like, and then reverse engineer it from products on Amazon and other similar budget-friendly sources.

Wholesaling can be done without any money up front by driving for dollars, facebook posts or looking at MLS postings.

. - Also, spend some time before/after to drive by comparable properties in the neighborhood to understand your competition and the rents they are asking.