I’ve read that whichever state we “reside” in is where we can file, but that we might have to file in GA as well for the state taxes.

Travel/hotel/mileage, meals, office equipment/supplies/furniture, cell phones (including all monthly fees), all subscriptions (print/digital), REIA fees, conferences, education.

So they'll either be out due to eviction or be out due to the notice to vacate...which ever happens first.

It really boils down to whichever platform works best for you and where you make the most money.

You wouldn’t believe how often his cell phone was buzzing because of a prospective tenant, contractor, etc.

For example, can you deduct your cell phone bills? 

Whichever route you take try and be reasonably consistent with your approach.

You want a local because they know the permit stuff, the contractors, the zoning things, etc etc.Then you refinance out of that crummy rate (it'll still be waaaay better than hard money) 6 months later or after the work is complete, whichever is sooner.

A person does not "need" a cell phone.

The porn is not from the neighbors...it's from the masturbater's cell phone right outside her window.