First some information about me.

New to all of this and I am looking in to buying a duplex in the Portland area as my first rental property.

Second In-N-Out Burger Coming to the Strip: The popular burger chain, In-N-Out, is opening a second location on the Las Vegas Strip at the new BLVD development, across from City Center.

When I was 10 or 11, I turned down a McDonalds Ice Cream from my parents because I wanted them to save that $1.

2) If the lease that the tenant agreed to included them maintaining the front yard/ landscaping - is it reasonable to deduct a 1 time yard clean-up from their security deposit? 

Quote from @Kerry Baird: Had to respond to that great first sentence!  

IRA would be responsible for paying this tax. 

Cashlow from renting is about $1100 monthly.

How can I make sure to do this the right way? 

I am from NYC but plan on using a FHA loan and “house hack” for the low down payment option in order to start building my portfolio.