I asked about a recent deal, and he was proud to tell me he’s just in the middle of his first.A local RE broker found an “old lady” who owned her home free and clear but with $83k in back taxes owed.

Need advice on dealing with my current/former tax preparer, and what to do in the future.1. thought I had a great tax acct who got a great refund last year.

I want to keep my current financial position in these properties for tax purposes.

Very landlord friendly, low taxes, stable diverse economy, population growth.

Maybe you will end up in Tax Court with a case of first impression.  

All have been returned by USPS not received although notices were left.It is my understanding these certified letters are useful in small claims court by  showing a history of notifying and requesting they trim their trees.

If a primary residence is converted to a long-term rental property, can bonus depreciation still be claimed in the first year?

This would be done by leveraging private funding for down payments that will be payment free for two years but then paid out with a balloon payment plus interest on the back end via a tax excluded sale of our current rental property in two years, giving us a very large payment of tax-free income.Thoughts?

That's six months of free rent (thanks to the tax-payers and a government that loves to be generous with other people's money). 

Have seen many PMCs claim they don't charge a markup, but then find out they charge owners $70+ hour for their handymen.