Properties located in areas with highly-rated schools tend to be more attractive to families, which can lead to higher property values and rental income.Lifestyle PreferencesThe lifestyle preferences of potential renters or buyers can impact the desirability of a property.

I'm wondering: can renovations actually help reduce insurance costs?

Here's a simplified example of how this can work (or at least a good way to wrap your head around it):Let's say the property you're interested in is listed for $100k and for whatever reason, you think the seller would accept an offer at $90k (maybe it's been on the market for a bit and they've recently reduced the listing price).    

I own a single- family home in Corpus Christi, TX.

Does VA allow you to purchase a small multi-family and live in one of the units?

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Buffalo.

It will not reduce your taxes. 

By having tenants pay those bills themselves, we are reducing our expenses, and able to charge less rent than our competitors who are including those expenses in the rent. 

Long story short, they are requesting to reduce the base rent from $2,000 to $850. 

Plus with commissions, you have write-offs for expenses to reduce your tax burden. 4.