Well this experiment failed, MIL is now in the hospital, and MIL should not return to the house SIL is renting.SIL already violated the lease by moving in a new boyfriend, who I'm 100% sure is not on the lease.So I'm trying to advise the spousal unit (because I'm just an in-law) on how to handle this drama.SIL is a little over halfway into her lease.

Please advise. 

Both of those things excite me.Notice I didn't state my monetary goals??

Great advise.

Your attempt at trying to convey 'humility' ala e e cummings is failing miserably.This advise is free of charge and I wish you the best of luck, but 'don't' quite your day job!

27 Y/O male 80k income.  A year ago I bought my first property a duplex. I have been living in it and renovating it for over a year now with roommates . Needless to say my property has appreciated a good deal during t...

My fingers and brain frequently find themselves out of consensus on 'advice' and 'advise', 'licence' and 'license' amongst others.

if you need any advise on the san antonio market or anything else feel free to contact me

I'm by no means an accountant (and highly advise you seek the advice of an accountant), but yes, rental income should be claimed as income. 

(no legal advise!)