I suggest you learn more about real estate and seriously look at all aspects of the deal before signing.

The Realtors are there to assist with the complicated paperwork aspect and 'proper' negotiations.

As others have mentioned, if you think about all the aspects, especially the fact that your wife wants a free and clear primary resident, the answer could be different. 

The only things you can deduct in 2017 are overhead costs of running the business: education, technology, memberships, driving and whatnot.

Way too expensive for the owner... and no fun for me.Lessons learned... the criminal background check aspect of tenant screening is of vital importance, as is mandatory inspections...

However, it's the Producers responsibility to manage the technical aspects of pulling the project together within those 3.

Ryan Alexander So I’m a little lost on one aspect: Is there some tie between them homebuilder and the property manager?

If they are into 15 different aspects...

. - There are 3 main aspects companies get involved in, when it comes to rehabbing fire damaged properties.

I found several old forums related to this but none that seem to answer mine and likely many other landlord's needs and I am hopeful that there is some newer technology that can provide a solution.