@Matthew Crane the answer is - maybeAt best, you can claim some of these indirect costs as startup costs. 

I am well versed and up to date on the VA loan program as well as other resources to help veterans understand their benefits to help them reach their real estate goals! 

If you qualify for REPS and own rentals, you unlock tons of tax benefits. 

Long term strategy is to hold until it makes sense to sell, and that might be after only 2 years so I can reap the benefits without getting killed in taxes.

Long term strategy is to hold until it makes sense to sell, and that might be after only 2 years so I can reap the benefits without getting killed in taxes.

Long term strategy is to hold until it makes sense to sell, and that might be after only 2 years so I can reap the benefits without getting killed in taxes.

Consider a mix for both benefits, then research vacancy rates, rental yields.

There are other provisions that do not, in my view as a landlord attorney, benefit the landlord.

What are the benefits to keeping your mortgage payments the minimum?

Also, justifies the quality of homes in Katy, Texas.Proximity to Houston: Because Katy is very close to Houston, one of the largest cities in Texas, Katy benefits from spillover economic growth, employment opportunities, and urban amenities, making it an ideal location for both residential and investment purposes.