@Tyler ShermanIt's your accountant's job to explain it, not ours, so allow us to be "a little annoyed" too. ;)All your losses are on Schedule E.

Landlord friendly state, as well as, constant job growth and low cost of ownership makes this area great for REI.

I've had run ins with people on here telling me to use "their" contractor.Make a couple phone calls, turns out the contractor is their son who's done about 2 jobs in a year. 

Columbus is the only Ohio market that has seen rapid growth in jobs and population.

., I would say start developing a relationship with small jobs like pressure washing or dryer vent cleaning. 

"Locally owned and operated?"

The earnings tax applies to both residents and non-residents who work or operate a business in the city.If your LLC is generating income from rental properties located in Kansas City and you are considered to be conducting business activities in the city, then it is likely that your LLC would be subject to the earnings tax.I would still consult a tax professional or a lawyer who is more familiar with these laws. 

This unique positioning drives consistent job growth and attracts a steady influx of residents, bolstering demand for rental properties.

If you know they have decent jobs and can recover after them, might be worth pursuing.

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