All of this after we made it through he eviction proceedings and won - still no victory until the occupant is gone.

Consult your accountant, but generally, yes there are tax advantages. if you live in a property owner occupied for 2 of last 5 yr there are federal income tax exemptions on gains based on occupancy.

One thing i'll add, since you mentioned wanting to hold onto condo #2 as a rental, would be to look into the possibility of getting into a duplex as an owner-occupant.

Home buyers (occupants) will often add a 30 year conventional, they may add a rate and point limitations.

It makes sense to me that the first 12-18 months would be more challenging due to lack of awareness and reviews, and I am interested in hearing about other owner's experiences in the first few years of renting a property.A few questions:What did revenues/occupancy %/# of reviews look like after being in operation for 12 months?

I haven't explored the program in detail but when I did briefly look into it I found they would have a company come out and make up to $2-3k in enhancements.

I have just discovered a couple off tools that well make a great difference and my productivity and I am very excited to share my discoveries.Both my education and communication will be enhanced by the use of these tools.

Council is reviewing some changes now that could include outright use in certain areas (talk of west of 101), density caps, occupancy caps, etc. you can find additional information on this from the city manager and the most recent council meeting (http://lincolncityor.iqm2.com/citizens/FileOpen.aspx?

We're pretty certain my first floor tenant has taken an additional occupant since signing her lease (about 4-5 months after the lease began).

We need to push other Propertyware users to push for this enhancement.