The tax reform blueprint that Republicans in the House are working on and which stands a good chance of being the main vehicle for any tax reform effort that gets taken up in the House.The blueprint does not specifically repeal 1031 like-kind exchanges.

The tenant moved few days ago and PM asking me how much I should deduct from the security deposit for the following:I have no experience on repair cost, that's why seeking for advise here.                     1.Tenant left trash/items at curb side, if still there please remove.2.Remove the potted plant stain on the concrete porch. 3.Remove/repaint railing of the front of the house, there is red paint.4.Replace 12 missing slats on the sliding door in kitchen.5.Crack sink in downs bathroom.6.Stopper in downstairs bathroom sink in missing.7.Repair poor patch job in downstairs laundry door frameHow much should be deduct for each and Anything that I shouldn't deduct?

I don't recall all of them, but it's your driver's license, voter registration, vehicle registration, etc. 

I also wanted to have a place near the light rail/DTC in order to rent the condo after I move.

So with this setup Solo 401k plan is created with the corresponding trust, which is used as a vehicle to hold plan assets.

The most common crime in our neighborhood the last few years has been carried out by suburban junkies who come into the neighborhood, break into vehicles, and get caught.Rather than classifying areas containing 600,000+ inhabitants as war zones, go for about a 2 hour drive around Cuyahoga county and verify for yourself.

Definitely the best asset protection vehicle to give you the control you need.

The type and quality of shingles should also match what you were quoted (30yr, lifetime, etc).Also make sure they have picked up all debris INCLUDING running a magnet over the property to pick up any loose nails before you pick them up in the tire of your vehicle.

I am eager to learn, as well as give back, and would be interested in hearing from the group on best practices for getting started in this market and investment vehicle.

West of JFK (further away from Hoboken) there's more to look at, but it's not walking distance to the light rail, so there is often less room in the deal because you don't get nearly as much on the resale end.