If you didn't report your expenses for furnishing, repair, and renovation on your 2023 tax return, you may still be able to claim those expenses in the future when you generate rental income from your property.When you do start earning rental income and need to report it on your tax return, you can deduct eligible expenses associated with renting out your property, including the costs of furnishing, repair, and renovation.

Then you’ll hire a general contractor who will sort out permits and oversee the construction, which includes a bunch of inspections like framing, electrical, and plumbing.

It seems like the income is significantly reduced when there is a mortgage but as a newbie I am trying to figure this out.Thanks!!

Does your rent include all utilities, if not factor that cost in.

If so, take photos of the place before you clean it and send a bill to the last known address including any cleaning costs and unpaid rent. 

Buying a 4+ bedrooms with a bonus room or flex rooms they’re able to charge from $650 to $750 per room including utilities.

You can structure it without a PPP or a reduced PPP but it will result in a higher rate or higher fees. 

I'm live in Old bridge, NJ and due to high property taxes in New Jersey, PA seems like the best state to invest in(Tavel time ) I'm trying to identify rental markets and research, while trying to establish a team.I've done some research and came up with a few areas in PA include Allentown, Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, Scranton, reading and Kutztown I'm hopping to cash flow between $100-200 per unit is possible (with property management), and can reasonably expect some appreciation in the next 10-20 years (2-4% per year would be ideal, though achieving positive cashflow on my first purchase is my #1 focus).

You'll have a reduced death benefit, as most of your premium will go to the cash value.  

But now he is staying so we decided to play the cat card, and told him that per his lease pets not allowed and if he would like to keep it we will need to amend his lease to include additional $100 pet rent plus collect additional security deposit.