Quote from @Rebecca E.: @Katie MillerI came here because I just had my yearly with my new accountant.

Playing sports isn't forever and I know a 9-5 isn't for me, I am very much desiring to get ahead and learn how to build wealth from all those smarter than me! 

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

You can however, write off the other unit as a rental on a Schedule E.

We have 3 boys who are actively in sports and the location of the house just doesn't work out for us. 

(more legal fees, business fees vs. renovations).Research Points: §1.263A-1T§195(c)(1)Ervin E.

I'll wrap this post by pinging two other Japan-based American investors for their thoughts (until they actually tell me to stop doing this): @Steven E.

E Equity, how much of the home will you own on day one.  

A CPA can ensure proper filing of rental income on Schedule E and help identify tax-saving strategies, such as optimizing deductions for maintenance, repairs, and travel.

I did a quick check in SLC and while I couldn't find a duplex at that price point and what I did find was pretty far out from downtown, but would something like this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/141-E-Nort... be of general interest?