I'd make sure you have something in writing so when someone moves out you can deduct a portion of the security deposit.

If I am renting a room in my primary residence and I purchase an electronic lock for the front door to make the Airbnb process easier can I do a full or partial write off?

., thank you for taking the time to write out a comprehensive response.

If for taxes, I suggest using an out of box software program if you're planning on doing them yourself.Taxes and dep. are most definitely part of the equation.

Listen to his podcast and download his software to analyze the deal.

If he lives out of that City you could write him/her a letter of your interest and how you could pay the tax bill as part of your offer.In the meantime, you might ask the Tax Assessor clerk who handles the tax foreclosures and ask them if a mortgage company is involved. 

Then the agent is directed to write a lowball offer with a very low probability of being accepted.

so think you can charge a % or a flat fee.. it just cant be anything above X fee.I think our listing agreements even have that  % or Fee write in the agreement..

She never admitted to me, but the writing was on the wall with all the activities that came with it.  

Also, I have to thank BP member Dawn Anastasi for writing a great book on investing in the area.