Finally, any utilities not covered by HOA such as electric will need to be incorporated into expenses. estimate $100-$200.2.

Make sure you get a copy of the Operating Agreement, Articles of Incorporation if required for LLCs by the SOS, search UCC filings, etc.Since it sounds like the property hasn't closed.

It's just the nature of the game in today's market in a lot if places.

Hey Sean - That is a natural first question to have so I don't believe you are over-thinking, just make sure you don't let your questions become self doubt.

This fracking in mining technology makes getting natural gas easier and will probably be the heat used in most homes over the next 20 to 80 years moving forward as the price has drastically reduced compared to electric..not to mention the terrible condition of our electric grids nationwide.

I think the seasonal nature of rentals has more to do with the school year than the weather.

Has anyone incorporated their real estate business off-shore at a 'tax haven' island to get around the US taxation?

How do you incorporate this into your marketing strategy?

I switched an old old furnace to natural gas and it paid for itself in 18 months.

I tend to be an analytical person by nature and as such try to look at something from all aspects.