If I'm conscious about my activities, my observations and my goals, then YES.  

This can be a good option if you only need occasional assistance or have a limited budget.Another option is a monthly or annual retainer fee, where you would pay a set amount each month or year to have access to the accountant's expertise on an ongoing basis.

A newbie is like a baby--it requires observant care.

You can observe different viewpoints, and then choose to either incorporate them into life, or not.I wish you the best.P.S.

Depreciation and being able to retain the asset are the biggest advantages of carrying the note for someone versus renting.The advantages of carrying the note are that the maintenance/management is extremely minimal and you get the down payment on the front end.

Your observations of the current Maine and NYC real estate markets are on point!

Commercial Street.Town Core: Comprising the commercial core of San Dimas along Bonita Avenue between Cataract and San Dimas Avenue, the Town Core Zone is intended to retain historic buildings with pedestrian-oriented uses at street level.

They plan to have a live-in manager who would occupy the master suite, ensure tenant abide by the rules of the housing program (applying for jobs, observing curfew, etc).

By studying the operating budget in comparison to visual observations of the condition of the common elements, you should also be able to determine if a monthly fee increase is likely in your future.

It is one of the best paths to wealth, purchasing a new primary residence each year and retaining the other properties as rentals.