The brokerage you join might have their own legal counsel already to help with this.Generally regular brokerages will not like investors trying these things because it might not be covered by their E & O policies.

Hello family,Question: Someone comes to you and says "I have more than 10 acres of land with a house and two manufactured homes on it. I want to get rid of them. I live in Phoenix and the land is in rural Grand bay Al...

We are a real estate brokerage in Davenport, and all of our agents are also investors.In addition, the majority of our clients are also investors.If there is any way I can help, just send me an e-mail...

One great takeaway from your post that I will remember is to check the trailer e brake line length and make sure it is shorter than the chains.

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I would love the list as well!

For most folks, filing Sch E is the simplest and affords the same deduction.

Originally posted by :e geographic area but the property in question was not placed into service (advertised) for rent in 2015, then you can deduct operating expenses.

NOW take that information to the host site for the tax deed auction or to the court house and compare it to the O&E report found in the tax deed file.  

@Brandon Hall and @Steven Hamilton II thank you for the feedback.Here is what the plan docs say:"The compensation used to calculate your salary deferral contribution will be based on your W-2 wages, including compensation due to SEP deferrals (section 402(h)(1)(B)), cafeteria plan deferrals under section 125, transportation compensation (section 132(f)(4)), 401(k) and 403(b) deferrals (section 402(e)), 457(b) deferrals, and 402 (k) deferrals (section 408(p))."