It helps you build credibility with other professionals (you know HML, Contractors Etc.)In AZ I learned from my CPA that from the founding of my LLC I can write off my entire cell phone and internet bills at home as they are essential in my home based business of real estate investing, without the LLC I was only allowed to write off the percentage portion based on the square footage designation I gave to my home office space, that is 10% in my case, which I still can use to write off part of my electric and mortgage payments since it is still used as home office.You can start building your brand now, rather than waiting and hoping that no one takes your company name/idea...

Probably original hardwood floors, beautiful classic design.

My Name is Jenn, I am a Geophysical Technician with a oil company here in Texas , but i have a love of Redoing houses and design.

Figure out what kind they are (i.e. drywood, subterranean, etc); treat them appropriately; remove anything that may be attracting them (i.e. wood to dirt contact, standing water pooling around the foundation, etc) so they don't come back; and fix what needs fixing due to their damage. 

Is it worth trying to build something for sale or rent that is designated for low income housing?

I have a background in interior design and have been dreaming of starting this career for some time. 

I could just design and decorate.

I have Gutted, Designed, and remodeled my house on my own.

I believe Baltimore can be an attractive option for people who work in DC that want a better value for their housing dollar and don't mind commuting by train.

For federally designated rural areas only, income capped, and generally no house hacking.http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/fact-sheet/RD-FactShe...