While we both work regular 9-5's, we wanted to do this on the side until we can turn it into a full time thing.

I would appreciate any advice on this.

I understand federally I can deduct payments on mortgage interest, property management fees to my onsite property manager, maintenance, etc.

Then you'll just have to take a chance and find out.I have my theory about who succeeds and who doesn't and I'm working on a Blog to explain it.

So for now I am striking out on my own. 

New guy here on the NW side of the Twin Cities (Albertville Area). 

Also, this is based on my area and experiences, your mileage may vary. 

(Click to enlarge.)The key point is that financial freedom depends on income, not property specifics.

Every time the weather pulled a new one, their team adjusted and made all of the conference goers forget what was going on outside and focus on all of the networking and learning inside.

I also make extra payments on existing mortgages.