I assume the $200k house will actually cost me an extra percent or two in fees and closing costs (making the mortgage more like $154?). 

She has been paying me extra here and there to "save up" to replace the floors that were damaged. 

They've asked if I have any extra deals to pass them their way and vice versa.

You and your other investors can avoid the 1065 filing requirement and just split income and expenses on your schedule E(s) for your individual return(s).You may have very good reasons for forming a partnership.

I know of a few people that rented a dumpster and tore it off themselves, generally there is a small extra fee for potential asbestos siding. 

The individual lot and zoning will affect each and of course whether or not it’s already a part of the existing house.

@James O Nix I was just inquiring if there was a good reason to not pay off the entire amount...maybe there were extra fines or something.

The reason your individual tax situation matters is likely because this is a loss that is not deductible to you as a passive loss. 

This will increase your current mid 3% rates into higher 4% rates so we'd have to do the math on it to see if by restoring your VA entitlement it will be worth the extra "premium," paid in rate and closing costs to refinance are worth it.

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