Having to go see a piece and pay for transport makes used less attractive. 

You will probably want to pay attention to the income tax basis to any proposed transactions as well as be wary of any transfers that cause a property tax reassessment, depending on whether that amounts to a big increase in taxes or not.Feel free to reach out if you would like referrals in San Diego County in order to work remotely.

Because we have been in growth mode acquiring properties with closing costs and rehab costs our business has been operating at a loss on paper each year not having to pay taxes for the business. 

My parents had to stop paying the mortgage and I could feel the stress radiating through the home every time I visited.

english is a little off  a company or a MLO is not a member of NMLS  NMLW is the federal registration for state licensed MLO's or lending companies.. 

They sent a new contract trying to bind me to still pay $200 per month, which I refused to sign.

Are there other more creative ways to start cash flowing in year one Be careful because federal mortgage fraud and going to jail is a real thing.

I've been taking RMDs each year as required, and to think that now I am allowed to empty the remainder of the account and move it into my personal IRA without paying taxes on the distribution.....well, that seems to generouse to be true from the IRS....

We’ll pay to get it fixed that’s not the problem.

The long term (since 2000) appreciation for chicago is 3.35%/year.  3.35 * (10/6) = 5.58% return from appreciation.Total return: 5.58% (appreeciation including the leerage) + 2% (cash flow)= 8.58% + equity pay down + tax benefits.I fear your total return does not justify the effort and risk of residential RE.San Diego is a good market for long holds.