It may be easier to answer Spanish (or even all) inquiries via e-mail. 

Have the bank verify it first BEFORE any paperwork changes hands.If they're doing it for E/M, you may be able to let it go and if Escrow finds it's bad, call off the deal.

(Current plan $2K to savings and 500 to E*TRADE, until I get enough for a down payment.)Note: I am already maxing out tax advantaged accounts. (401K and HSA; ~$2200K/mo)Option 2:Us the $65K to buy an investment property and continue to pay on the debt.

You might get a refer every month and tbat may be a $15,000 game e a ch year.

Get HELOC and continu..e the same. 3.

Can be taken on Sch E but if he is treating rental as not trade or business and such then ask him to pay yourself a management via sch C and take home office deduction against that income. 

If you really want to juice your returns, you have the freedom to respond to guests within an hour of receiving an inquiry/question/problem, you’re willing to deal with more hassles and dedicate a few extra hours a week to launch an active biz go STR.If you don’t need to maximize your COC returns and you don’t need extra hassles distracting you and interrupting you from your current work, at dinner time, etc and prefer a more passive investing vehicle then go with LTR.

Just ask for the schedule E or C.  

(My first BP post)Does anyone know if the conduit in the sidewalk between a transformer and the buiIding is Landlord's responsibility or PG&E?

Since it's a pass through entity the rent money will add to your taxable income on your sch E unless you operate at a loss.