Roth IRA contributions can be withdrawn tax-free, but earnings may be subject to income tax and penalties unless the account has been held for five years and you're 59½ or older.Instead, consider rolling over your IRA into a solo 401(k) if you're self-employed, allowing you to borrow up to $50,000 or 50% of the account balance, whichever is lower.

You have to compare your expenses with each management style and find the option that works best for you.

They lower taxable income for federal taxes but not for FICA.However, employer contributions made by the S-Corp are not subject to FICA and count as a business expense.Make sure your W-2 correctly reports wages, deferrals, and FICA wages.

Depreciation lowers taxable income now but is subject to recapture at a maximum 25% rate when the property is sold.

It may help to lower your price during the slow winter months for a six-month lease, then bump the rate up in the summer when demand is higher.Zillow will tell you how long each listing has been on the market.

Great to hear that you are exploring your investment options and learning about the different options you have.

Is the higher price agent inflating to get the listing or is the lower price agent just not keyed in well enough in the specific neighborhood?

For a single property, a strong umbrella insurance policy may offer sufficient protection at a lower cost.

Then they lowered the price to $340,000, a step in the right direction, but not as big a step that I liked. 

Happy to connect and talk about options.