I have had legitimate folks ask to see my place in person for a 5 week rental and I did a FaceTime tour with another that was out of town.  

Problem TenantsOne of the biggest pain points for landlords is dealing with tenants.

I'm curious how you balance being thorough with moving quickly, especially in time-sensitive deals.

Start with this mobile home inspection checklist.One quick caveat: Going through this list doesn’t preclude hiring a reputable inspector—ideally one with extensive familiarity with mobile or manufactured properties.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offer mortgage relief to homeowners impacted by natural disasters, including those with second homes in areas like North Carolina and Florida.

Beyond those avoidable expenses you will incur, how did you fair with liability protection during the renovation process and  into the future with your acquisition/renovation thus far?

I can't help you with the turbotax side of things - but I'm sure someone else will chime in.  

Most lenders you work with will require to close in an LLC, especially for hard money.

Purchase price: $325,000 Cash invested: $4,300Duplex with 2 bed / 1 bath in each unit.

I followed up with the AC company and they ended up recommending that we go with option 2 (for $7,280).