Depreciation, which is an expense for tax purposes, serves as a powerful income shield.7) InflationInflation normally has a very negative connotation for most people.

We also spend Christmas eve serving lunch for the homeless.

@Russell Brazil Thanks for your input (and for all your input on BP in general) - I suppose getting my own agent for this first deal, whether actually needed or not, would also serve as a good trial for a future relationship...

And even if we did serve Tenant B with a notice to Quit - what would the infraction be?  

Tell her she is to pick up after the dog as soon as it hits the ground or you will serve notice to evict. 

I have a rental unit in an area that is served by a private water & sewage company.

Serving southeast Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the islands.

Some people may better serve you in specific areas and some may work best with your specific needs.

If you want to optimize earnings from both RE and your day job, until you're ready to give one of those up, you'd be very well served by hiring competent management. 

@Cullen HardyFor a loan of that size, you would be well served to gather some family members together, promise them all 10% on their money and finance the first few that way.