(I itemized it at retail value on a list I gave the appraiser for a refi.)

Don't let this deter you.No need to worry about the negative items on the credit report that are very old and minor.

They tend to make the owners feel more a that you can close.The last major item that you sho consider is a new office for your new office lo cation.  

Find a method that has more than one revenue stream and that could help you.  

Also keep in mind a property will appreciate the same amount whether it is 100% equity or 100% leveraged.Investors need to understand first that cash must earn it's keep and second that every income property has two distinct and separate income generating streams.

Not sure how much extra to charge on rent since this house provides those extra items.  

Each month has its own tab with line items to enter under column categories.We currently follow the 50% rule, but I know that everyone does it differently and in the future we may deviate from the 50% rule, so we only entered the straight profit of income minus expenses. 

Since the blunt instrument of the securities laws cannot play favorites for real estate this makes most offerings of any size intractable using this exemptionQuality sponsors are still using item 1 above.  

You also cannot convert items which normally would not be deductible (insurance, repairs, depreciation, etc on a personal residence) to a deduction.Ask yourself this - if this were legal, wouldn't everybody do it?

Clear and open communication of potentially negative items is a good thing.Jeremy Roll is a full-time syndication investor.