House hacking is the best and easiest way to get started and get your foot in the door. 

I found BP about a year and a half ago and I have learned a lot from the material available (webinars, forums, podcasts, books, etc.).

Half of everything on each return: half of rent income, half of all expenses, half of depreciation, half of the gain when sold.The best thing to do with your 1098 is to issue a "nominee 1098" for half of the interest from you to your partner.

Saving money, qualifying for loans, and market research is probably the easiest first few steps for REI.

I have a client with a condo that has been a furnished short term rental for about a year and a half.

We had a vacation rental for about a year and a half, but have moved into the property.

I would think maybe a half a month or a full month after your exchange closes.

If the PM handle's it; they're going to send them to collections and IF they pay; I'll only get half of the $2500 and the PM will take their 8%.Thank you for listening and offering your advise,RJ

This situation with this particular tk and pm has been happening and it has extended from the beginning of the business relationship for over a year and a half. 

The easiest way is facebook groups.