Intelligent, yes, more than most.GJ, good for you, I agree, actually you and I may not be as far apart as you think, I'm more open minded, probably more accepting of other's views but that doesn't mean the some of the core views are far apart, I'm just not extreme.I find it odd that someone would play such games on the internet and be found on a ministry site.

Marie Poe I believe this article describes the scenario you are referring to: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2014/04/01/no-capital-gains-taxes-due-for-some-investors/So if one's income is in the 15% tax bracket, i.e. 36,900, no capital gains are owed?

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessSeeya around!

Make sure to listen to all the BP podcasts, read the articles on the main blog and be active in these forums to learn a ton very quickly about any topic in real estate you want to know more about.

Joining BP makes me realize how big is the gap of knowledge that i currently have.I have a long way to go with all those interesting articles posted here.

., the % of the bill paid by a person occupying a one bedroom unit will pay a smaller % of the overall bill as 4 persons occupying a two bedroom apartment.Here is an article for your review:http://www.multihousingnews.com/news/national/increasing-revenue-not-rents-with-utility-billing-systems/1004044409.htmlAlso, if you choose this type of plan, you will need to revise your lease agreement to explain that monies paid are first applied to the utility bill and the remainder is paid for rent.

She's written a number of articles on the BP blog for buy and hold type folks offering practical advice from her own experience for those with the busiest of schedules.

This Nolo article says asking prospective tenants to fill out written applications can protect you from lawsuits filed by irate applicants that you rejected as tenants.

Hi Morgan,There are tons of articles and forum posts discussing marketing on this site.

Be sure to read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing to help you get started.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books EverHow to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideFinally -be sure to setup some keyword alerts - especially for "Valrico" so you can jump into local conversations.See you around the forums!