I am declaring primary residence but will live elsewhere as my lender only requires "intent to move in by 60 days" with no proof of move.Three units - $4200 rent income1st unit (3 bd 1 bt, ~1000 sq ft) is currently vacant, previously rented for $1600.2nd unit (3 bd 1 bt, ~1000 sq ft) rented month to month at 1050. can get $1600 as well.3rd unit (2 bd 1 bt, ~800 sq ft) rented for 1000 until April 2025. can get closer to 1200-1300.

The Brazilian developer won't give me the title as months and months go by with nothing but excuses.

This way, I don't have to scramble to replace it right awayReferrals - she was recommended by my spa person but also provided me with a couple of referrals. 

There is no depreciation recapture for depreciation occurring before death upon sale by heirs.

So thats the other side of the coin.. by the time you find another one you will spend another inspection another apprasial fee another flight more hotel more meals out etc etc..

The amount that "comes back" to you depends on your tax bracket; for example, if you're in the 24% tax bracket, a $1,000 deduction would reduce your taxes by $240. 

By the 3 more years to qualify it means you are in the guard/reserves. 

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Squeezing the architect costs to save a few thousand is pennies as compared to the hundreds of thousands coming by way of costs for construction (materials & labor), filing and inspection fees, etc.

When I purchase portfolios, I typically have it funded by a small local credit union or bank, e.g. a portfolio lender.