The desire for 10% down comes from maybe being able to do it this fall instead of three years from now--financially it might not make sense, but extra time with family is priceless.

Fourth: even if the entire deduction is available, it results in much smaller automobile deductions in future years and extra taxable income when you sell the vehicle or trade it in.

Put a lock on the door between the extra bedroom and the main house for security and rent it on Airbnb.

I had large payments on my personal loans due and extra money going out to finish the project, not ideal.

This structure simplifies management, centralizes ownership, and provides an extra layer of liability protection.Tax-wise, the state where each property is located will still require income tax reporting and LLC fees.

Winter doesn't bring too much extra cost as long as the home doesn't have outdated appliances and has sufficient insulation.

As I understood that allowed me to have an extra layer of liability protection. 

You're not going to get extra points for knowing how to google me. 

I'm taxed in the highest bracket but even if you are not, every extra dollar you bring in puts you closer to the next tax bracket.

We're not even sure where the extra went, and are feeling like we're stumbling along in the dark.