I went through someone else last year which has all of my previous rental property information on it and nothing has changed except now I have a child.

This is a question that has come up a million times and will continue coming up forever in Chicago unless eventually things change one way or another.

I am currently searching for a job in property management because I feel it will give me solid experience and knowledge to tackle my own properties one day (and I am in need of a career change).

Depreciation recapture is triggered when you dispose of or change the use of a depreciable asset.

Both of these questions will be answered more clearly by nailing down and defining your goals and what youre trying to accomplish.Personally, I will not be leaving Charleston unless this area drastically changes for the worse.

Ask if you can do little tasks like having to go change a lightbulb, change a lock, etc.

You can change a house.

Having to “disclose” the work in the flip basically is mandating doing something that helps the buyer recognize the scope of the change which justifies the mark up.  

Many areas are becoming saturated and the laws are changing. 

Spokane has recently changed zoning and development policies to be much more friendly to making additions so you won't be fighting too much red tape.