Out of curiosity, why your management company.  

Then downsize, and in your situation living with parents for a bit is the ultimate savings to keep accruing your cash pile.

OK, sounds like you know what you're doing and have your "outs"Curiosity, where'd you get the PSA (sales contract)?

Considering converting the 2nd floor to a short term rental and we'll live on the first floor.Out of curiosity, where in North Portland is your duplex?

@Damon Gainey essentially it is the expenses accrued while waiting on the flip or rehab to be done.

Do not mention the eviction.If it's obvious that she is not living there to both you and the witness, send her a letter/email with proof of receipt to share that she has obviously moved out, that you do not want to continue to accrue unpaid rent to her if she has in fact vacated.

Out of curiosity if you have some that you believe fit my criteria how come your other investors are not pursuing them?

Account Closed Out of curiosity just how many RE deals have you done this year?

Now you have peaked my curiosity with the composite material idea.

By adding a large amount to your other income, you put all of your income for the year into a higher bracket.An IRA is most tax-efficient when you retain value in the account as long as possible and use that principal to accrue more value through investment gains.