If electing S Corp status, pay yourself a reasonable salary to avoid IRS scrutiny.To be honest with you, you don't need any kind of Corp for tax savings unless you reach a certain amount of net income.

This can lower your tax bracket potentially and you earn interest on the income you would have normally paid Uncle Sam.10) At the close of escrow, move funds outside of the taxable estate to avoid the 40% estate tax on amounts over $11M single or $22M married couple.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Your best bet is to keep liquid cash and avoid PMI.

And the ONLY way to know the actual laws and rules of bidding at foreclosure sales.For Pre foreclosures  Eric is correct many states have enacted laws that must be followed to avoid large penalties when dealing with Owners Occupied homes that are in foreclosure.

A friend of mine invested in one last year—apartments upstairs, a small coffee shop downstairs - and the combination of income streams made it a steady performer.Scaling with a 1031 Exchange:While not applicable unless you sell a property, planning for a 1031 exchange could help you scale quickly while avoiding capital gains taxes.

I would avoid furnishing.  

Everything the banks do is for the reason of avoiding liability in case the borrower catches on.

.- Avoid being the mediator, judge, and jury

They strategically avoid speaking to customers and offer support via online chat to a non US based helpdesk.