-I have started putting those capx items into my purchase criteria. 

The property needed a lot of work and it won't be complete until Mid May 2015 time frame (so I expect a loss for this year as well).

I have a lot of itemized deductions so I don't want to start all over this year with my CPA.  

We have decades of experience on our team for each of these items and have a team that has lived in Central Texas for much of their lives.  

She will trust what she writes more than what you put down on paper.Once you have arrived do at the framework of a deal, list out a simple list of terms in about 6-8 line items then a list of documents that will be required and tasks or conditions that are to be met be each party. 

:) Very true, Rachel.Of course, the ease of entry in the stock market reflects the risk of loss - they are directly proportional.

M&R would cout as losses for the year.

And they had a couple other crazy items in their terms as well which they've also dropped.

They have to do an appraisal and some other items which I believe the borrower pays for.

Cincinnati has pockets of good items.