I mean'to add Lakewood (just south of Tacoma as I didn't run Tacoma report) Sept 2012 had an overall market vacancy of 6.8% while in March 2013 it was decreased to 5.1% overall market vacancy (on units surveyed).Brian O'Connor writes a really good apartment market report: http://ocgp.com/ - very core focused, but gives you an idea to where rent demand is shifting as Seattle is potentially being overbuilt with all the units coming online and in the pipeline.

A pot store moving into a neighborhood might increase or decrease your ARV or your market rent (the numbers).

- can you decrease your debt by selling anything?

Again, have her consult an actual CPA or EA to determine how her taxable income from this transaction could affect her medicaid benefits.

I have been looking into lots of information about the 504 SBA loan and was thinking of a new strategy and wanted to get some input on the idea. I have a feeling that it might be on the grey side of legal but not sure...

., the rentals make money), then you add this to the income and your DTI improves (decreases).

The advantage to having a course like FB is that it should greatly decrease the amount of time it takes for you to learn the business.

Depending on your target demographic, having no pets allowed can decrease the available renter pool.

The portfolio planning is more of a future needs plan to maximize your tax deductions, depreciation and other taxable benefits.

The net from the options will be taxable at ordinary income, at best.