i'm figuring it being rural ok, enforcement of laws/codes/taxes etc is gonna be lax as it gets, but still.also how do the taxes work?

You should bet on all the other levers of real estate including the tax benefits, cash flow, mortgage paydown.

Looking for a CPA who can help navigate through the tax season!

What kind of prompted this was she was trying to file a 1098 form for her taxes and wanted to claim the interest for the half that she has.

Could you please provide the rental value, market value, renovation cost, loan term, and property tax rate

With tax season upon us I wanted to hear your opinion on the best accounting software out there.Like many of you, I've been juggling various aspects of property management, from tracking expenses and managing leases to preparing for tax season.

@Kevin SiYes appreciation is not guaranteed and it clear your realtor has less than 10 years experienceWhat if you have 0 appreciation and your taxes and insurance double over next 3 years?

The sellers owed back taxes and needed cash.

This would be DSCR based product (no tax returns or DTI needed) but keep in mind business purpose loans in Florida can only be made to an entity (LLC or Corp). 

Your rentals should only perform better over time as rental income increases faster than property taxes, insurance and other expenses.How much will that contribute to your retirement income?