There may be similar deductions, credits, or benefits available to you paying state tax to Ohio.Just like the post above mine states, don't rely on this as credible or actionable legal advice.

Lots of excellent resources availabe, I'm sure you find lots of very useful information!

Like many colleagues of mine, we realize the value of having business interests outside of Entertainment, and real estate investment feels like an excellent option for me.I would like to get started in investing by acquiring REO properties with hard money.

@Alex Craig  Alex excellent tell it like it really is post....

Especially in a tenant eviction situation for  a service call make sure bring another person for a witness and also document everything with pictures, forms, etc.If it goes to court you need to have an iron clad case to bury the tenant in front of the judge with a credible witness, documents, pictures, etc.No legal advice given. 

My QI was excellent in educating and enlightening them on the process.  

Aaron makes some excellent points, as well.Here's a formula some investors use...Determine the ARV.Start from 65% of the ARV.Subtract:- your profit- closing costs- cost of repairs / fix up- holding costs and other expenses... to arrive at your maximum offer price.Why 65% of ARV?

That sounds like an excellent way to ensure mysterious flat tires, rocks through windows...

All of the sudden we're both batting 100%+ and look disproportionately "credible". 

Hope everyone out there on BP is having an excellent Monday!