Additionally, any excess materials, say vinyl flooring, you have from the remodeling, you can use for repairs in the future.5) Dont mention it to tenants: Prior to having our property manager in place, we never told tenants we were the landlords.

Good news is we learned how to make good money with our day jobs and now have a good amount of excess income each month that we need to figure out how to invest.

Do your dry cleaning from the same place.

Increase by 10% for excess use.

His Rich Dad Poor Dad book is the most recommended by far on the BP podcast for a reason.By comparison, yes the NOLO guide is by far the best source for "how to" mechanics, but it is also as boring as watching paint dry.

This week I had someone else field calls and show my two empties while I have been working excessive hours at my job. 

I am not sure if I should get a second bank for just a 'rental business' purpose or not (seems excessive for 2 properties). 

Minnesota is not famous for bone-dry basements.

If you operate a trade or business; you are required to issue a 1099 if there is a payment in excess of $600 paid to any one person.

Good advice above.empty garageuse leaf blower to quickly remove dirt dust etcpower washer surface cleaner would be huge helpthen some heavy duty degreaser. scrub agitate then let soak (not dry)then surface clean again and rinse.should be good to go.you can rent a powerwasher and surface cleaner from Home Depot. 4 hrs should do it if your close to store.