A person’s own funds are not support unless they are actually spent for support (Source https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/...)

This might be the same account as all rent payers, but the marketing 'face' on the app may be different.

Any do's and don't you have learned or any tips you have for someone thinking about investing and possibly house hacking in the area.Thank you in advance!

Driving, like for dollars or on the lookout for potential deals using an app like DealMachine so you know the equity on the rundown homes.This also all depends on your skills.

Great suggestions, appreciate that.We are actually in heloc app process with pendfed on two properties-45days to close, seems like forever.

https://www.gladstonemoaccount...I don't use them, but they have a great reputation for their ease of use...i.e. you finish a dinner with a client and simply scan in the check to their app with your phone...bada bing, done!

There is great mortgage math you should know and if you use this tip as a rule you will always know how your purchasing decisions affect your DTI, and why you should almost never get joint financing with your spouse ever again.Mortgage Math works like this. 

Thus, my question -- is there anything out there at a medium to high level that just cuts to the chase and talks about such things and give tips and suggestions on best practices, do this before doing that etc ? 

Minor interpersonal tip, but a piece of advice I heard online that maybe(?)

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