I'm a newbie to real estate investing, other than buying my own home. I am looking to diversify my portfolio with one or more long-term rental properties. I am very interested in capital growth and equity building, bu...

Just be careful how you go about denying it as many words or actions can be considered 'discrimination'. 

You have cash buyers who do not care if the purchase price is 200k or 230k but if you are using financing and trying to stick to a formula for what defines a profitable project that 30k means everything. 

. - Your marketing -Are you willing to funnel through applicants in a professional manner, doing background checks, etc?

Talk to a tax professional.

The CONSUMER will ultimately decide what he wants - NOT what the professional bureaucrats THINK they should have.  

I am looking to speak with a tax professional regarding potential tax implications of selling our former primary residence that is currently being used as a long term rental.

I work with a mortgage broker who takes care of all the paperwork. 

Remodeled Kitchen and Bathroom, updated AC Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

. :)) Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?