So I’d love some contacts if folks are willing to share as I’d love to expand my portfolio in Cleveland. 

I am in the process of settlement on my 1st property in 1 week. i have a 5% down conv loan thru a credit union bank. this a duplex and is a row house. i plan to live in one unit and rent out the other. the seller is also selling the duplex property next to it.

My tax person says I can deduct a % of the repairs I've done based on the SQ Footage of the basement unit.

One of my favorite areas of West sideI am going to shoot you a message now!

Hi there, I’d be so appreciative of people’s thoughts on my current situation. 

Do I have to complete the separation of units by January 1st to write off half of my closing costs/other expenses?

You got my curiosity going.I am smiling. 

I am wondering however if I should transfer the asset to my new LLC and then apply for a HELOC to get a head start on building business credit.

Since I personally always get the most out of conferences when I have dedicated time after to decompress, digest, and implement what I've learned, I booked a private beachfront villa with some friends for a few days immediately following BPCON (checking in the afternoon of Wednesday the 9th, checking out the morning of the 12th) just a few miles up the beach from the Moon Palace Resort, and we have a couple of beds still available so I wanted to extend the invite to folks here.A couple photos of the villa are below, and some of my favorite features of this place include:- Direct beach access off the back porch- Private heated infinity pool- Private furnished terrace- Private resort access- Wifi- Indoor jacuzzis- Private kitchen- Air conditioningShoot me a DM if you're interested!

I had dipped my toe in a couple of fix and flips before the market crashed in 08.