I am just beginning my REI journey and as a believer in setting goals / affirmations, I wanted to share them as my first post:"I desire to invest in real estate to increase my monthly cash flow so that I can achieve financial independence, seize control of my life, and build wealth to pass along to my future family" With this in mind, I plan to purchase a 4-unit property and house hack (live in one unit and rent out the others) by the end of 2019 / early 2020. 

I’ll still work my 9-5 but I instant to eventually offer my income completely and become financially independent.

I don't have any experience investing in Thailand, though I did personally like the look of some independent homes in Hua Hin and Phuket that seemed good as long-term rentals or Airbnb, but the . . . unique challenge of the administration bunked my confidence in pursuing it further.I have a few developer friends in India, so if you're ever interested in partnering there (primarily in limited partnership situations with the local developers) they've been known to produce some great returns.

The independent latchkey generation (my generation) raised their kids to be dependent on their parents.

.- I’m passionate about the idea of financial independence and the possibility it gives to work on my projects.

Both would qualify as ordinary and necessary.That said, if I was asked to defend this $35k rehab in an IRS audit, I would pass.And now to Eamonn's mention of paying a royalty.

The books are subject to audit and reconciliation of the checking account is required.First off, you should have the ending balance from your books prior to your import into QB from the prior system.

Within this year or next I will become "financial independent".

A property my employer manages in Independence (just North of Raytown) uses comcast as their ISP. 

Re: negotiation; the company should provide an appraisal, but you should also be able to get your own independent appraisal (if they have a problem with this, walk away).