It's all about how our human psychology influences our real estate decisions.The Power of VisualsVisuals, such as photographs and virtual tours, have a remarkable impact on how we perceive properties.

@Mary Joe I am a relatively new landlord in NJ where laws are very similar to NYC and i think you are beginning with the wrong question as in you need to provide service just like any other business but unlike any other business you are providing someone a place called "home" so you need to understand that and treat a tenant not like a pest but like a decent human being - that said there a con man out there who will harass landlords or take advantage of tenant laws- the key to avoid them is screening.

I don't think as many people are looking in those towns/areas as, say, Providence or Pawtucket.I would just say, familiarize yourself with the landlord-tenant laws of each state as early as you can since that might affect where you want to ultimately buy, and you'll need to know them anyway.I don't have a resource handy for Connecticut but for Rhode Island the venerable Landlord-Tenant Handbook is a great starting place as it tries to translate the laws (the RI Residential Landlord and Tenant Act aka RIGL 34-18) into human-readable text.

The Sheriff removed every living being (humans and animals) from the premises at the address.  

So, while not saying it isn't the case per say, I am thinking the evidence of such is sitting somewhere between a map to Hoffa's body and the missing 911 tapes. 

It's good to be aware of them, even testify before the committees overseeing them, but until it goes before the legislative body, it's all heartburn.

Always.How to satisfy your wanting mindKnow what’s keeping you in wanting mindAsk yourself:“What do I notice in my body when I focus on what I don’t have?”

Also don't take mirror shots with your whole body in it or don't take a pic of just the toilet 

I had a condo Airbnb that didn't work out due to changes in the HOA and some real busy body neighbors.

Thanks for your insight Your title is asking about self employment but the body is asking about rental income. so sorry if I am misunderstanding but here is the form that an underwriter will use to calculate your rental income:  https://content.enactmi.com/documents/calculators/Form1038.C...Those items you mention deprecation, interest, HOA dues are always added back along with taxes and insurance.