I am taking the Meals & Incidental Expenses related to the trip, but wondering if I can also take the lodging deduction. 

I have bought 2 short sales so far and converted them to rentals after 1 yr of living in them, and the bank makes you sign a piece of paper stating that you are not related to the seller.. 

It was a relatively easy sell because of the location and the zoning.

CD isnt really related to the c2c.

I know it'd be a relatively easy win, but I'm not going to touch the building until I know it won't get held up. 

Definitely start jumping into the community here and feel free to ask any questions related to Real Estate investing!

I'm not interested in holding on to it my self, I'm still relatively new.

Terrible job and the health risk are bigger so price will be higher than dealing with a mold/sewer back up. 

Your local health department may have information to help you implement a no-smoking policy.

its like anything real estate related there are always a few that rise to the top.. ones with proper capitalization , ability and market knowledge and are very very good at sales.. others usually just blow their few grand on direct mail never do anything and chalk it up to that don't work !