If she lives rent-free, you retain control of the property but lose the ability to claim rental-related deductions.For long-term planning, consult a CPA and attorney to ensure compliance with tax rules and align ownership structure with your goals, including potential conversion to a rental or estate planning considerations.

Energy Efficiency ImprovementsInstalling energy-efficient windows, doors, insulation, and HVAC systems can appeal to modern buyers who want to reduce utility bills.

Now my main issue is I need a fire detection system in a enclosed back porch that leads up to all three floors, but I don't know what's the minimum I would need to be compliant or that the fire marshall is suggesting what he wants or recommends.

Then you can pretty easily calculate what the holding costs of that home will be and when you'll have to replace those systems.

Neither VRBO nor Airbnb are vetting guests, either.The best you can do is have some internal controls, such as minimum number of nights.

Did your primary become rent controlled and if not what exempted it from rent control?  

I would like to work out a payment plan whereby they pay me while I have control of the rights to the mortgage then in 10 years I pay off the principal.

While he’s definitely a self-made guru, he comes across as someone who genuinely wants to do the right thing when you speak with him.I understand many of you have had frustrating experiences and feel let down by the system, and I’m truly sorry to hear that.

Also, I noticed his office has poor controls over sensitive data.

Again, this is a factual action that will ensure that you remain in control of your property and that the other tenant has the peaceful use of the property that is a legal right.Fun, huh?