Apologies ahead of time if this has been posted. 

*Fixing a mistake on the post* It was 5% down, and a 95% note.

I just called the number connected to the posting. 

(DC, MD, VA)... love mentors...Thanks for your timeRead through @Ned Carey posts.

*this post does not create an attorney-client or CPA-client relationship. 

Hi Batool,I saw a post you started a while back about traveling costs.You want to keep travel of your travel costs as they will likely be considered deductible or potentially start-up costsSome travel costs includeFlight, Hotel, Car Rental, Meals, mileage rateBest of luck

If they don't know you, there is usually a lot of hesitation towards heavily leveraging the purchase and rehab of a home to someone that they don't know well.This is a good start (posting and being active on BP), but checking in with local REI groups and reaching out locally won't hurt either.

Also, note it's from the New York Post so pretty much stopped reading after that. 

This is my first post (other two are replies), and I know it'll be lengthy, so thank you if you stick through my story, goals, and questions.I have been doing a ton of reading, listening to podcasts, scouring BP forums, and looking at home prices in my area.

I bought what was supposed to cash flow positive on paper but I'm losing money every month and I don't think it will appreciate enough in 5 to 10 years to make up for my expenses.Read my post in the link below.