I am hoping to get from my MIL the copy of the lease soon and then engage a real estate attorney for options availed to us.

I'm looking to get engaged locally and build a portfolio in the north-west region particularly, as I know it best because I live there.

Thanks for the engaging discussion!

With working full time and going to school I didn't have much spare time to engage on the site. 

My instructor was Bob Rothenberg, and he was very engaging & provided practical examples to prepare for exam content.

We've considered flipping, but are a little wary of the rates and fees for HML, and are willing to engage in another house hack, but not sure we'll be able to get a mortgage. 

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The main criteria is that whoever deducts the interest is the one (individual/entity) that actually paid it and that it relates to the business activity that you are engaged in.