Presidential election results never had much impact on the housing market.

Hi Luca, it is great to hear that you are on your way to pursue your Real Estate License. 

Thanks, i know im on the right track 

Before I closed on the property, I'd expressed concern to the builder about the side yard which had, what I felt, was a significant angle.

It would be the same if the tenant goes on vacation and brings bed bugs home with them. 

Hey @Tarcizio Goncalves, QuickBooks Online allows for everything you need. 

Welcome to BP - you've come to the right place for resources on real estate investing!

So I got hit with a triple whammy on taxes.

I advertise on Furnished Finder, Zillow etc. 

Depending on where you live having a home firearm might literally be your only line of defense, since you have the disadvantage of being a fixed target, not knowing the mind of the potential assailant, and possibly being very far from police or other responders.