So even if every single person making less than $15/hour were to lose their job (which is just silly to think would happen) because of a Federal minimum wage of $15/hour, I'm not sure I'm buying the 50% unemployment number. 

The rates have been at historic lows for nearly a decade.In December, that changed when the Federal Reserve began to raise interest rates gradually.

The Form 1065 (Federal partnership tax return) is due on the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of the partnership's tax year.

Another downside is you loose on the advantages, of the Federal Tax Code, by not closing in the name of a LLC.

The FAFSA, the Federal Student Aid Application, requires that I input any and all financial information to get a fair estimate of my demonstrated need.

I am wondering if buying a property and renting it will help to offset or federal income tax that we will owe at the end of the year ($50,000 or 33 % according to the 2016 brackets).  

Another example is Las Vegas, which is completely surrounded by federal land and has very limited ability to expand.

Our go-to lender is Sun Federal Credit Union.

Another downside is you loose on the advantages, of the Federal Tax Code, by not closing in the name of a LLC.

On larger projects being on the National Register makes possible participation in the 20% Federal historic preservation tax credits and possible Massachusetts tax credits.