Too many people now depend on (or think they do) their internet reps and the commodification of their own sites.

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there.I'm not affiliated with that co but their site is very handy.

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I can enrich myself with knowledge on the internet, with books, and discussing things on a blog such as BP.

However, there are lots of deductions (expenses) that reduce the rental income and sometimes your overall taxable income resulting in a lower overall tax rate: mortgage interest, depreciation, water/sewer/internet bills if you pay them, property taxes, repairs/maintenance, property management...The is an extra benefit if you work in real estate for a living; it's not hard to read up on the details and criteria for that situation, but I don't know them off the top of my head, and I'm definitely NOT a tax professional.

Searching the internet for other options lead me here and I hope that it gives me the spark that I've been needing to get my feet wet.

.), or by individuals on a stand alone basis.A few of these certificates can be earned partially or wholly on line.Another program is the CCIM program, covering 5 courses and leading to certification by this commercial real estate affiliate of the NAR.The certificate programs are a solid credential, but does not replace an actual masters degree from the same or similar educational institution.

home office supplies and home office deductionAdvertising costsMaybe cell phone and Internet if used for business?

Lost in the Mail, Bad Weather, etc.You have various choices:Electronic payment using the Internet, or have the Tenant deposit the Monthly Rent in a Bank Account, setup just for that purpose.Raymond