They break up frequently and usually have shaky incomes

I am issuing this bulletin to address frequently asked questions related to this practice, and to advise public adjusters, roofing contractors, and homeowners of the applicable laws.

Yes they did special assessments quite frequently, but it wasn't always on things that were needed (replace the water pipes as they were old and kept leaky-yes, add a playground for the kids and spend tens of thousands on landscaping when it already had nice, low cost landscaping-no). 

We all frequently help new investors on and offline with all sorts of questions.

Several Rev rulings provided below. https://www.eitc.irs.gov/tax-preparer-toolkit/frequently-asked-questions/earned-income-self-employment-income-and-business

I'm not sure if that route will work on a duplex though...Also I hear quite frequently to ask if the seller is open to seller financing.

I am not employed by AZREIA but I am a big fan.

I was shocked at the prices that are received for this type of event, but I've never rented a hall OR frequent them much. 

One couple takes long showers, the other not, one couple uses the oven and dryer frequently, the others not, etc etc.

Then, every time we talked, which was frequent because he kept calling, new expenses would come up.