So, we are looking for an efficient (energy-wise, because we pay all the utilities), safe, and relatively inexpensive.

However, there was no utilities to the third floor. 

The gross numbers are belowIncome = 100Expenses(including depreciation) = 200Net income = -100Your 10% of -100 is -10You will receive a K-1 showing -10 of income.Now whether you will be able to utilize the loss or suspend it and carry it forward is another story.

That includes all utilities and internet.

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You could utilize an FHA loan that will only cost you 3.5% down of the property's costs, plus closing costs and any additional fees you may have. 

Hi all, Last year was the first time I started flipping houses.. on one of my houses I took a pretty hefty loss after selling it and was curious what avenue I take (what form/schedule...) that I utilize to file for claim that on my taxes is there is a tax break for such a thing.Thanks

(Excluding utilities which I will split w my roommate).Bringing my yearly cash flow to negative 853 dollars per year.Now this is for the first 2 yearsBut after, I plan on refinancing, (any advice on this again would be great), moving out and renting that unit for 650.Adding expenses such as 10% for PM, upping the maintenance to 1,100,Bringing my yearly income to 3,831 per year.Thoughts?

(Excluding utilities which I will split w my roommate).Bringing my yearly cash flow to negative 853 dollars per year.Now this is for the first 2 yearsBut after, I plan on refinancing, (any advice on this again would be great), moving out and renting that unit for 650.Adding expenses such as 10% for PM, upping the maintenance to 1,100,Bringing my yearly income to 3,831 per year.Thoughts?

Also, on Multi-family utilities are often broken down differently.