I am not an expert here but my thought is that you would learn a lot by getting your license and have more credibility in the industry at large so if your time and finances allow- get that license:)

That's a terrible idea.He should either install a smart thermostat that allows him to set limits, or he should remove her from the property.

It ends when they AND their stuff is removed to the level that allows you to begin the re-rental process. 

The agent either doesn't know or isn't allowed to say because of fiduciary responsibility.

I have been able to review or been told of several audits (from other REI tax colleagues) related to cost segs in the last year or so- and of those none of DIY cost segs were allowed under audit. 

For RE owners, death allows you to pass assets to your heirs and step up in basis, effectively eliminating recapture.

Leverage & Portfolio GrowthInvesting in a solid multi-unit property allows you to leverage your capital into an appreciating asset that generates cash flow.

This is a self directed RRSP or TFSA account that allows you to lend your money out to people with the backing of their mortgage for a high interest rate. 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages, down payments, refinances, flipping or renovation money.

Depreciation allows you to offset rental income over 27.5 years.

If transferring the property to an LLC, be mindful of the due-on-sale clause, and note that an LLC itself does not offer tax savings unless electing S-Corp status, which is rare for rentals.To maximize tax benefits, consider cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and short-term rental (STR) strategies, which could allow you to offset W-2 income if structured properly.