Apparaisers are absolutely nuts right now and are a cancer on the industry.

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.

He explained that he had incurable cancer and wanted to make sure he had a home for his family.

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.

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

Will this hospital have a specialty (cancer research, stroke, etc)?