Those areas are seeing the most appreciation and continue to grow with new residents moving there looking for housing. 

Before you know it you will have a nice portfolio to continue to grow.  

If you allow this to continue, they will only get worse over time, and your losses will increase.I suggest you hire an attorney.

I continue to see new platforms promise ease of use, lightning-fast approvals, and streamlined processes.

May GOD bless you and repay all of those who hurt others.

If your new LLC is a disregarded entity (single-member or owned solely by you and your spouse in a community property state), it won’t trigger a taxable event, and you’ll continue reporting income on your personal return.

Should I continue to pursue the original house deal by deducting their estimated repairs?

Instead of selling the home, you could continue to rent it at market prices either to the seller or a new tenant once the initial lease was complete.

To be continued...

Show the bank the first couple of transfers into your account and if the those transfers are expected to continue for at lease the next 3 years, the bank can use that $5000 as monthly income which can help you qualify for a loan to buy the yacht of your dreams.