Nothing's been the same since 9/11/2001....MOST folks know that Dirt & Gold/Platninum R the way to go.Dirt in High demand locations....well, now U know the rest of the story?

If I recall there is a 1/2 time version of the RE professional too, but again I might be quoting outdated or inaccurate stuff there, definitely will tell you a good CPA is worth their weight in gold.  

Instructions say “use parts IV through IX and related instructions…” First I don’t have a Part IX on my Form 8582Looks like the $29,319 will be carried over to next year.

The items you mention are mitigation tactics, they cannot eliminate the risk associated of someone carrying the disease from coming into your property. 

What other indicators/advice would you recommend for me and for new starters to carry on while conducting market research before investing?

In light of all of these great discussions, I will also add that I think LOCs and HELOCs can be a great source of "short term funding", but would be hesitant to carry "long term debt" on them because they are both callable and floating.

What about landlords who can not meet their carrying costs, where is the fake news?

Anyone here ever borrowed against Gold and/or Silver Bullion for purchasing real estate?

The real issue with investing in "low cost" housing markets - whether turnkey or not - is whether your cash flow over time is going to exceed your regular carrying costs and capital expenditures. 

In Mexico, Panama, Argentina and Uruguay they used to have "Gold Accounts."