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Determining whether the venture falls under a service or rental business hinges on the provision of substantial services; for instance, if a bed and breakfast service is offered, it must be reported on Schedule C, triggering a 15.3% self-employment tax.Moreover, personal use plays a crucial role in the classification of the property.

Mainly it seems in NE of US, or more northern states, but I also think MS is another. 

Yes I have and CFRI Volusia is more specific for Volusia county but like the main CFRI, GOREIA is general in nature.

Not bad condition at all, no copper missing, 200 Amp service.

Many of them charge an additional fee over 10 feet, and some are scammers just looking to get in your house and try to tell you that you need a whole bunch of other services (that they can provide for an additional fee).  

Currently working full-time as a Senior Engineering Member of an engineering services company in Downers Grove, IL, and looking to get into REI on the side.

I use the phone call to figure out how motivated the seller is and the general condition of the house, and what their asking price is if they have one in mind.But the main thing I want to do in that initial call is set an appointment to meet the seller.

I am a new investor myself from Louisville but I am really honing in on Southern Indiana, mainly Jeffersonville.

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