I am too busy to hear about the latest unit that got broken into and stripped.. or the latest drama of tenant who cant or wont pay either their total rent or their portion of the rent after the section 8 payment. and then the constant turn over and cost associated with turnover.. the Investors buying these are not C and D class folks like the tenants that are going to occupy their props so they really have very little clue about how those folks live their life and on the razor sharp edge they are financially.

You can try to purchase properties from defaulting owners, which generally indicate that they are in financial distress.  

From an accounting and financial perspective, the decision to buy or rent heavy equipment like an excavator depends on a few factors.First, consider how often you'll use it.

Many agents will walk you thru that so you don't have huge financial surprises a year from now.#4.

Contractors often run over time, and having a contingency plan in place both financially and logistically, could help you avoid a major dip in profits.Second, screening contractors more rigorously or, as you mentioned, running as owner/builder to control subs directly can help you keep costs and timelines in check.

My properties have property managers and are rarely vacant.Glad to see you’re learning a lot and on your way to financial freedom!

Portfolio = Income derived from financial instruments like dividends (including REITs), interest, royalties, and capital gains.Mostly income w/out loss potential, and favorable tax rates.Cap losses may offset cap gains w up to $3,000 loss.

I’m sure this is an emotional decision and without knowing your particular financial situation or your mom’s I’m cautious to give too much opinion.

(I find BP to be the most helpful community on the internet)Cross border investing has immense upside financially and on the tax side as wellTo answer your question, the way your entity is structured plays a pivotal role, especially in the upcoming tax year. 

How do I approach it in a financially smart way?