The interest on the rental is an offset to rental income, and is by definition deducted from your taxes.A 4% interest rate on a primary is like a 4.88% after rate for a taxpayer in the 22% federal tax bracket, or higher if in a state with state income taxes. 

I found a property in my area that would produce decent cash flow and appreciation; however, I would have to use funds from a HELOC on a different rental property for the down payment.

This is where most people start getting nervous. And, honestly, it's for good reason. Having good residents can make owning a rental house a breeze, but bad ones can make it a nightmare. Fortunately, there are practic...

Hello All,I am looking to buy Rental property SFH (new build homes) , in range of 550k-660k 2200-2660 sft.I scotted Roseville, RanchoCordova and Elkgrove.Rancho-> Has many new builts and cheaper compared to other areas, at same time many rentals available . 

With that said, San Francisco rental market it’s still a lot softer than it was before COVID.

Main reason to split the lot would be to maximize the lot for cash flowing rentals.

Awesome and as far as tax deductions do you still do them to get a return or do you only do those so you don’t get taxed on your rental income 

Hi all, curious what price you list your rental if you are targeting section 8. say fair market rent is $2000 do you list for rent at $1800 to accommodate the utility allowance or do you list at $2000 and understand that the voucher will be lowerlet me know what you think! 

Quote from @Jeremy Jareckyj: Anyone have a good MTR furnished rental agreement they would be willing to share?

That is incorrect in the rental properties context.