The kids are always on my side of the complex throwing down garbage, running around and they dig all my daughter's outside toys out and throw them all over the yard.  

Trash/debris hauling is now required to be included in any quote for my jobs.

Another time I rented to a guy who needed a now, and already had his stuff in a U-haul truck.

The idea of putting a dilapidated old shack hit and I am toying with the idea.

I'm not saying to stop investing in small stuff, but the multi's have more stable returns over the long haul.

There is a per 1099 penalty but that would be minimal in comparison to the the missed deduction if they can't verify an expense.You should issue 1099s, in the beginning it may be "ok" to play dumb but anyone who plans on being in business for the long haul should get their operations in order to comply with laws and regulation.

I got another job opportunity in Omaha and we moved back.Before we moved, we toyed with the idea of keeping our Phoenix house as a rental, but ultimately decided to sell it, netting a little over $70,000.We have used some of that money to pay off student loans, and other debt.

I always toy with the idea of investing in a vacation rental property in Cabo, but I am always hesitant to pull the trigger.

You are in this for the long haul so fix the issue now.

When you learn masonry in a country that only has masonry structures you can do it all.As for siding, we toyed with that idea on the back, problem is that will cost you because of the cement anchor bolts- and if you are already facing problems with the brick it may very well not hold even if done right.Last renovation done ... 3 months before the Titanic sank.