Many don't know about the tricks we can use when it comes to STR and even most real estate tax loopholes. 

Insurance may be 1.25-1.5% of the value of the house. taxes are low.On the operating cost side, electricity may cost double what you are used to.Just my thoughts. 

I have been looking into tax deed real estate particularly in California; I live in Los Angeles.What has been people's experience with dealing with the dwellers/owners/renters of these tax deed properties?

People are still buying the RE because of the other benefits such as value ad upside, leverage, tax benefits, etc.

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We have a tenant in process- my property manager is telling me that he uses Turbo Tax and the lease he generates only requires his signature and the tenants.

Make sure you understand the work that needs to be done and educate yourself prior the walkthrough and ask questions and share any thought you have about the project.this is the most important decision of your renovation.

Are you a new homeowner or investor navigating the maze of real estate taxes?

I'm wondering what the interplay is between the tax writeoffs for these properties against my husband's W2 income?

You just have to season the funds which means get it into a savings account 3 months prior to the purchase application.