Here's the backgroundIn 2017 bought a rundown house with the intention to fix then maybe flip or rent depends. ( Filed the property on schedule E, treated the same as other rentals), However had a lot of issues with contractor, long story short, Sold the house in 2018 ( Less than a year) at a loss just to get rid of the headache.

Those are my intentions.

I found this deal on realestate.com.auI negotiated by explaining my intentions to buy as an investment, so as to allow the seller to understand my low offer.I developed an understanding of the seller's reasons for selling and used my position to settle her concerns.We managed to meet at an agreeable amount that satisfied both of us.

I found this deal on realestate.com.au I negotiated by explaining my intentions to buy as an investment, so as to allow the seller to understand my low offer.

Keep the image level, unless you're intentionally going for an artsy look.A pro photographer will do these things instinctively and that might be the way to go if #1 and #2 are out of your reach.

Paul, with the intention of putting 3% down (There’s a credit union through my work that offers this program without PMI.)

The difference is in your intent when you do the 1031 and how you can document that. 

@Kwesi Landers, I bought my first intentional rental property because I knew it was a good buy and I figured it would help provide financial stability for my young family. 

A good contractor wont be cheap , they are running a full fledged business with the intent of making a profit .

Purchase price: $135,000 Cash invested: $5,000 I bought this property with the intention of putting some sweat equity in.