That's right, not only from 2018 onward.One important thing to note regarding foreign properties; although you can claim depreciation deductions, they are on what's called Alternative Depreciation System (ADS) for which properties are depreciated over 40 years as opposed to 39 or 27.5 years.

He has good systems and online portals 4.

Is there an app out there that I can quickly scan a receipt into an accounting system and have the ability to toggle between different properties?

House hack- buy a small multi, live in one unit, rent out the rest.

Maybe it’s me or a bug in their system but I’ve had nothing but trouble with trying to update photos and information.

Morning BiggerPockets world.I am currently on the first R and trying to plan my renovation in a way that maximizes my appraisal ( as expected)...I have the opportunity to save about a grand on my rehab by having a used HVAC system installed. 

First, we need to establish architectural assets vs liabilities.It's basically a good-looking building with nice, large, multi-paned windows, and two good contrasting finish materials, brick and siding.

I want to get into rentals (multi family to be specific.)

The best budget system would be comprehensive excel where you can run various cases.

If you find out that you can do a better deal with something else, sell the property and do a 1031 exchange for a multi-family (to alleviate capital gains taxes).