I would suggest searching in areas that allow mobile homes because that is my most common inquiry.

Common equity often offers great returns, but during market corrections of 20-30%, your position becomes vulnerable.

Im still blowing out common walls on flips, huge value especially on smaller houses.

Hi Diana, these are pretty common problems that investors run into.

Common types of renovations that can reduce your tax liability are adding new bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.; remodeling an existing space; replacing or adding AC, flooring, insulation, roofing, etc. 

Many states --- including Pennsylvania --- recognize what is commonly known as "participation theory," which holds owners/officers personally liable for the corporation's torts if they participate in them.

So transferring properties with existing mortgages into an LLC without selling them to the LLC is a common strategy for most real estate investors seeking to protect personal assets and possibly enjoy certain tax benefits.

We hold title as tenants in common  with an assumed 50/50 share of each property. 

One of the most common topics discussed on bigger pockets and other real estate forums is the decision between a property that cash flows and one that has the potential to appreciate. 

I do not know to say whether the 3 bed + den v 4 bed makes a difference but hard for me to believe it does not, unless it is commonly known that families can use dens as bedrooms?