These allocation numbers are real.

He also runs a site called "Rockstar Finance" that allocates many interesting financial articles to one area.

To that end, I would check with your CPA as you may be able to to get creative in allocating earned income if you both  work for the same business. 

Just to point out that the bank fees typically charged ($500-700) don't come anywhere close to covering all the salary/benefits of the originator, processors, admins, and underwriters that work on the loan, not to mention all the bank and facilities overhead that has to be allocated.

If real estate is involved, it will be a modest portion of her overall allocation and in a professionally managed REIT where I assure you the managers have done deals before and know exactly what they plan to invest in.Again, this probably comes across as mean, but if this post saves your Mom from you, it's worth it.If you want to help your Mom financially through real estate investing, the wisest course is to build your own wealth by taking the risk on yourself only, and not entangling her finances in your projects.

I suspect your permit already has allocated for requrired setbacks. 

If you mix business with pleasure, though, you're required to allocate the travel costs between deductible business expenses and nondeductible personal costs.

I plan on allocating around 12k for the rehab.

I do allocate my marketing budget every month consistently and also try 3 - 4 different methods for generating leads.

When a Park has several nice homes I will allocate 5-10K for the very very nice ones as that's what they will likely sell for to the tenants - it's a one time cost and not part of the recurring business value.