I third the above sentiments @Noel Dixon.

This will lower interest costs and free up future cash flow for reinvestment or reserves.Tax Planning: Work with a CPA to mitigate tax impacts from principal-heavy payments and potential gains.

When I called the landlord (the contact she provided), the landlord was all over the place too.

You're an attorney who wishes to represent people in the purchase and sale of real estate?

Have you seen the show Catfish?

While I don't see it on the IRS tax information, if I remember from the conversation with him, I think you have to buy properties that need significant improvement. 

For pre-foreclosures, reach out to the homeowner directly or through a letter.

I use Stessa only for the tracking feature (transactions).

Greetings, First and foremost, I want to thank the BiggerPocket community for being so welcoming already.

Hi Barbara, welcome to the community!