This creates two loan payments ($100,000 of equity and $300,000 on the new mortgage).Key NumbersHome Equity Loan Interest Rate: 6%Mortgage Interest Rate: 7%Rental Income: $3,000 per monthExpenses (management, taxes, insurance, maintenance): $800 per monthIncome and ExpensesMonthly Rental Income: $3,000Monthly Expenses: $800Monthly Mortgage Payment: $2,000ExplanationThe investor earns $3,000 in rent each month.They pay $2,000 on the investment property mortgage and $800 on other expenses.This leaves $200 profit each month or $2,400 per year.However, you have to pay $6,000 interest on the equity borrowed.This leaves you with an annual loss of $3,600.This example shows that while the rental property generates positive monthly income, the interest cost of borrowing the initial $100,000 results in an overall annual loss.

Don't try to be smarter than the city and not pay the license fee else you won't even get through the court doors.

That has less to do with crime (in the area that I live I don't see it as a big issue) and more to do with taxes and tenant-friendly laws.For any area that is higher crime, you should budget for higher vacancy (and significantly higher vacancy if you don't set tight screening standards and have to evict a tenant) and higher repairs and maintenance.Good luck!

@Justin Chan, You might be eligible for a partial tax free exclusion if you had to move out of the house for medical or job related reasons. 

The Property Management company collected the gross rent and then disbursed to me the net rent after expenses and fee is paid.

I specialize in tax services for real estate investors and I'm located in Austin. 

The calculations provided are estimations and could vary based on specific loan terms, tax implications, and market conditions in both Kentucky and Florida.

Here are some steps and considerations for ensuring your LLCs are compliant from a legal perspective:For Your SDIRA LLCs in Florida:LLC Registration: You have filed the foreign LLCs with the State of Florida, which is essential.FINCEN Registration: Registering with FINCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) was a necessary step for compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act.Ongoing Compliance:Annual Reports: Ensure you file annual reports for your LLCs with the Florida Department of State.State Taxes: Check if there are any state-specific taxes or fees you need to pay for the LLCs.For Your Non-Retirement LLC in Nevada Buying Property in Michigan:LLC Registration:Foreign LLC Filing: Once the purchase is finalized, file your LLC as a foreign entity in Michigan.FINCEN Registration:Corporate Transparency Act: As of 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act requires LLCs and other entities to register with FINCEN.

Taxes are up, insurance in some areas up drastically.

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