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The $1000 in sewer repairs alerts me a bit. 

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.

Self rental" in the tax world usually means rental of a property the taxpayer owns to a business the taxpayer controls. 

I have purchased a deed, and I am engaged in an email correspondence with a the taxpayer about next steps. 

The only thing I would add is that if taxpayers would like to avoid underpayment penalties, they should pay in the "safe harbor" amount every year, either via withholding or quarterly estimated payments.

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Well friends, I'm in hot pursuit of my first deal (looking to house hack / turn into a rental, SFH or Small MF). So far I have made 5 offers in the past couple weeks but have gotten outbid every time. I live in rural ...

I have alerts set for all the neighborhoods that used to meet these criteria in the City of Wilmington...and they just aren't hitting the market.