For my area, looking to stay under $180k but could adjust slightly.

Hopefully, everyone stays safe and the firefighters can get a handle on it soon.

A short-term rental with a stay of 7 days or less + Material participation =also non passive.

No brainer to stay there if I was looking in that area. 

This account stayed at the same number for years but I didn’t really think about it.

If the management fees stay in Sch-E, it is exposed to ordinary income both at Federal and state level, which is way higher than SE taxes of 9.55% (15.75-6.2 (personal social tax already maxed out)).2.

I did some research and saw reasonable prices on following neighborhoods, after I read what you wrote I understand that the good prices might have been on the less good side of the neighborhoods but not sure how to check.if you could let me know if it is better to stay away from some of them I would really appreciate It:Mount Washingtonverna- out side of Pittsburgh BrooklineLarimerLincoln PlaceCarnegieWilkinsburgHazelwoodSherade

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