The smart TV will link to the website for this specific property.WiFi - Enable guests to quickly log onto Wi-Fi through a QR code.Ring-type doorbell - This is both a security feature and a way to track individuals entering and leaving the property.Property-specific website - Develop software that generates a property-specific website displaying distances to nearby shopping centers, airports, freeways, entertainment, and other relevant locations.

This 'mentor' suggested that he continue working his crappy day job in a call center all the while being a full time student.

I would offer that you should look outside of major city centers.

The question becomes, is there any way to legally repatriate the income as 'active' income to maintain the favourable tax treatment in the US all the way into Canada.Still researching...

@Tyler McDonald - today we donated lots the of dishes and cups, lunch trays to the local Lutheran center.

So In SIMPLE terms; you are stating that REGARDLESS of whether the FULL $60K in funds paid to the Seller for the OPTION to buy the home at $300K is APPLIED towards that $300K "Strike Price" reducing the remaining amount due to them to $240K OR if only $30K of the $60K in funds paid to the Seller is APPLIED reducing the the remaining amount due to them to $270K - the Tax Treatment for THEM (the seller) is the SAME on the $60K paid for the OPTION ?

I have heard that heat treatment can damage silicone seals in plumbing.

While I wouldn't center a STR around 5 home games in the fall and a graduation, there is usually a lot more going on in these types of towns to keep it busy.

@Rahel Ketema - Like @John Warren mentioned you likely wouldn't have demo the whole ceiling to install ductwork typically we'd just have to build out soffits to surround the ductwork around a pre-existing wall running down the center or side of the house depending on the layout.A lot of your situation depends on the layout of your units and available space. 

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