You will be taxed at regular US corporate rates but only on income from US sources that is connected with that business, and at 30% on income not connected with that business.

Maybe get together for a beer (or 10) on occasion but don't make it a regular thing.

this guy was into some funny business...you may find drugs hidden behind walls or in the attic..."...and the mirrored ceiling got the most attention.Oh, there was also a seven foot long aquarium in the same wood trim dividing the foyer and the kitchen but that was removed.I have considered removing the ceiling and just go back to regular sheetrock. 

Most regular rentals that I have come across are not furnished.

I'm in the process of repairing my credit after a bout of identity theft.

If the truck is beneficial to you (you use it to haul/tow on a regular basis) - I'd say the cost is justified and you should keep it.

On the flip side, if you need to exercise a lot of control over your investment to be comfortable (ie. be able to see the property regularly, choose tenants yourself etc) and you'd rather have control than free time, then more passive buy-and-hold options may not work for you.

Cell phones, rent, credit cards(get secured if you can't get regular), store cards, gas cards(those seem harder to get for some reason).  

When cash buyers call, tell them it's been sold, but you always get new deals on a regular basis, and you can add them to your cash buyer's list.

I do this on a regular bases.