They put utilities in their name and keep them paid.

Most states require them to produce a report with that data to give to the client.So why is having an algorithm look at the rental data illegal, but an individual person look at the data not?

Also, be sure to check with the section 8 agency managing the tenants - sometimes if you pass on an additional cost like that they will no longer be eligible to live there if the rent and utilities exceed what they were approved for.

Is there a way to utilize the "gift" feature illustrated in the tax code? 

Between graphics cards and utility bills, hard to claim $0 for anyone I knew doing it. 

Then there are the challenges with Section 8 tenants paying utilities and taking care of their rental property.

My wife not comfortable putting our house as equity, therefore we are utilizing other options to fund investment properties. 

That's three months of mortgage and utilities, the cost of flooring, and the cost of painting.

The claims of 1hr to collect rent, produce receipts, and deposit checks also seems like a reasonable claim if done physically and not electronically.

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