All of my research points to the conclusion that this cannot be done, even very creatively without IRS breathing down our necks.

The same people post in my topics so I would appreciate that those repeat posters not to get too deep into my deals.

Keeping them all for long term rental would take deep pockets till you built the numbers.

If you need any help, I've been knee-deep in Atlanta turnkey world for a couple years now and would be happy to help you out.

I love real estate- it's not like learning, it's like breathing!

He was out of breath and had a cashier's check for the arrearage (plus legal fee's, etc.) to bring his loan current.

I got a call from a very motivated seller and gave him two options: buy at a deep discount or buy with terms and terms it was.

You can deny any applicant S-8 or non S-8 for any reason, even bad breath, sloppy clothes etc, as long as you are not discriminating against any as a protected clss as defined by law, like race, religion, sex, age,etc.

With a large building your management costs are lower than a portfolio of single family homes all around town, and your more protected against vacancy, because even with 1 or 2 units empty others will still be providing some cash flow.If you want to be more active you could buy a single family home at a deep discount, rehab, and resell for a larger profit but this requires much more involvement.

I'd say if you brought the issue up and explained that you are fine with it and that you expect to go in and make repairs later, that may allow her to breath easily.