Definitely a good point though about the consistent depreciation.

The reason being is that it is consistent, not based on usage like a utility and you would still need to pay it even if nobody was living there.

I have a friend named Andrew who seems to be consistently finding them for his clients.

You want to do a thorough background check, but you also want to meet your applicants and see how you communicate with them, etc.

However, this could turn out to be one of those situations where you might be correct legally, but not get a result that is consistent with that at the local level.

I’ve been threatened repeatedly and the President lied to the board and said that I had not communicated with him which I have all of the email communications.

I consistently hear that the rich tax savvy individuals buy property and equipment in the businesses name.

Another goal is not real estate related but it's to focus on communication skills at my job and personal life.

The service would include helping a total newbie get the property live and then providing ongoing management (guest communication, cleaners, maintenance, etc).

If you are considering going the turn key route, here are the things to look out for and avoid in a turn key company.Don't allow financing or a finance contingency (it can be a good indication they are selling above market value)Don't allow for your own independent property inspectionAre not realistic with their pro forma's (i.e. they don't include vacancy or maintenance projections or use unrealistically low vacancy factors)Require you to pay for any renovation upfrontSell only in cheap. low end neighborhoodsDon't accurately represent the neighborhood/property classificationDon't have consistent rehab standards for all propertiesDon't provide a scope of work for the propertyCan't provide references of repeat investorsRequire you to close before a tenant is in place