Out of three exterminators, one told me the damage was old and likelydid not need treatment.

This will enhance your after-tax ROI and keep more cash in your pocket. 5-year personal property includes window A/C, appliances, carpet/pad and any floating flooring (not glued), window treatments, awnings, etc.

Then there's lawn care, CPA/attorney costs, termite treatments, etc.

Didn't locate anything written recently on this: Has there been a change to the tax treatment where an owner can move into a rental and convert it back to a residence then sell it w/o capital gain, within acceptable gains guidelines?

If you are considered a real estate dealer, you have a trade or business - the income is earned income, you are not eligible for capital gains treatment, and the property is not eligible for a 1031 exchange.

I have a sore throat from allergies that is so severe I have not been talking today to give my throat a rest. if my condition hasn't improved when I wake up tomorrow, I'll have to sit out.

They are often anxious to help you get in touch with the owner since that vacant property on the lot is an eye sore and dragging down property values. 2.

Renters refused to spend their money on what is clearly landlord's fault.renters' treatment One of the guys was supposed to leave for good one morning, even though landlord was coming next morning before tenant left, he tried to "play" the situation.Tenant cleaned the room, no damage.

So, you can pull a note if you know the sore spot to push on a bank in such situations.

The LLC will actually have no effect at all on your taxes, unless you elect unusual tax treatment.