I have done full bathroom and kitchen gut jobs while tenants lived in the unit.

Break down your rehab into individual jobs, for example get a electrician for electrical work, a plumber to repipe the house, a dry wall guy to close out the walls, etc.

There will be much more government spending and jobs created in Mcallen to secure the border, leading to continued population growth.

My dad had died, my husband lost his job, Cascade said we could do this to keep home and we thought would be added to loan.

Get a job in the industry.

The person told us they were supposed to start a job in town on that Monday and never came back. 

Cost segs unlock these savings, but the losses won't offset your ordinary income from your job unless you are an RE Pro.Here's how to think about RE Pro status to make the best case with your CPA and the IRS:RE Pro Status starts with the IRS definition of a Real Estate Professional (IRS Pub 925).It is not as simple as getting a real estate license or working for a firm that provides real estate services.Ask yourself these questions to see if you qualify:Q1: Are you in the right business?

Actively marketing the property and handling tenant relationsCost Segregation: allows you to accelerate depreciation by breaking down the property into different components, such as personal property (appliances, carpeting, etc.) and land improvements (landscaping, parking lots, etc.), which can be depreciated over a shorter period typically 5, 7, or 15 years rather than 27.5.

I've got the basics down like schools, jobs, good/bad neighbourhoods, but as a newbie investor, I'm wondering if there are any insider tips you could share.Thanks again for your help

I'm not an active owner in that I use a management company but I spend a good deal of time fixing/improving things myself so I don't have to pay someone else.