Vacant properties also are targets for vandals and squatters, and often require special higher rate insurance.The program with this arrangement is agents lose the incentive to actually show there property and present offers.

Including utilities in the rent requires a lot more effort on your part and you're more likely to lose money when the tenant squanders the utilities.

I would lose the $1000/mo in cash flow, but not have any additional liabilities.I am really racking my brain here, and am ready to hear from all of you who have been there before contemplating, your "1st big deal."

Sometimes they lose some money.

Why take the chance with some guy that may not follow through and they lose the deal.All that being said, I am sure you can figure out a way to get this done. 

Can you let me know if i will lose any IRS tax benefits by not declaring it as a rental investment property.

Expect to lose money every month .

I recommend setting up keyword alerts for each area as they are discussed in the forums daily with advertisements posted in the BiggerPockets marketplace hourly.One thing to note when looking at the individual markets, you can make or lose money in any market.

$100 seems steep but when you lose $60/day for vacancy, it could be worth it.

If one door is sticking and you ask for that, you will lose all credibility.