But sometimes folks have legitimate reasons for letting that equity sit.

You can do this if you can prove to the VA that you have a legitimate reason for moving, such as needing more space for a growing family (we just had our daughter in November, so this house is already getting a little small).

If VRBO doubles their fees (again, or again), then it becomes untenable. eBay is being held in check by new legitimate competitors of various types.  

If the answer is a legitimate Yes, then find out what qualifies, and accordingly, many of us would be able to help.

I have paid other contractors more than the estimates if the job is legitimately more work than initially forecasted.

Appreciation is a legitimate investment strategy. 

My husband is a legitimate investor who chooses to either wholesale or the keep the property for himself.

lease length is always a issue ,, I've only rented month to month, owned and managed properties and if can say if a tenant want's to leave in the middle of a 12 month lease, that's just what they do. either they skip or just plain could give a hoot.. and if they are lousy tenant your stuck till the lease end to give notice of non-renewal or are trying to figure out a legitimate way to bring cause for eviction..

You can deduct legitimate business expenses from your personal taxes, you don't need a business entity to do this.

Of course this reflects badly on ala HMLs, the vast majority of which are legitimate businesses.Unethical HMLs fall into three different methods of operation1.