I suppose it's technically vacant of humans because my physical body is rarely there, but I do have some of my belongings there and my mail (credit card statements etc.) go there.  

What makes you think it won't happen with humans?

That computer in your pocket is destroying meaningful human relationships and creating unrealistic standards.

Rental real estate is not subject to SE taxes unless (1) the taxpayer is a dealer and the property is used in the taxpayer's ordinary trade or business as a dealer, (2) the taxpayer is renting out farmland under very specific fact patterns, (3) hotel-like services are provided with the rental, or (4) the taxpayer is renting space in parking lots, warehouses, or storage units. 

The idea that someone is some brilliant wheeler-dealer because he/she bought a few rental properties and now needs to join the country club to pencil the big deals, while the peons do the dirty work, makes me laugh.I think the genesis of this mindset (I'm not saying Rosston has this mindset!)

Not every day occurances but not rare either. one thing by sharing on BP the newer landlords can learn some tricks of the trade you always want to talk to landlord 2 or 3 properties removed from the last one.. your dead on .. current land lords many times will say anything to get rid of people just human nature. 

Maybe take a look at Staten Island, my impression is that prices there are much more humane.

If you are doing flipping, an LLC would be very beneficial as could have the dealer status allocated to it, and not to you personally.

But we all know it's better to be the HOUSE, not the dealer or the gambler

.- Let every, single human being you come in contact with know what you are doing.- Get out on the street and meet at least 3 new people per day!