I specialize in global leasing and property management, but hope to become an investor myself - but I can surely help you find the right market within Wichita to begin purchasing, as well as help you set rental rates and such.

Begin now vetting mold remediators, their licenses, insurance, references, emphasis on the references that you can actually get on the phone. 

. ;-)Anyway, why don't you take a look at Schedule E (to from 1040) to derive at the answer to your questions: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040se.pdfStarting with line 3 you will see all the relevant parts that are to be considered when figuring out your taxable income (emphasis on "taxable" as this is ultimately what counts with respect to this particular discussion here).The form is fairly straight forward IMO.

I believe that we place too much emphasis on credit scores.

My goal in real estate is to primarily focus on buy and hold opportunities with an emphasis on multi-family once I meet the right person to teach me that part of the business.

With a special emphasis on being safe, because I am considering living in areas of town that are a little sketchier than average. 

I have a more economic background and financial service background so I do understand the interest rate climate and mortgage environment in relation to the stock market and global economy.

I have a more economic background and financial service background so I do understand the interest rate climate and mortgage environment in relation to the stock market and global economy.

So anyway, my initial thought was that Vegas is a global tourism spot and so would be good to have some short-term rentals there.  

My friend received an offer from Global Real Estate Investors Inc..