It's always hard in the beginning, but once you know what you can and can't handle, it'll fall into place.

Payments that you make normally fall into one of 3 buckets100% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnPartial payment can be factored somewhere on the return0% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnHouse-hacking also has considerable tax implications in the event that you want to sell this property.You can potentially defer a portion or all of the gain on the investment property with 1031 exclusion.You can potentially exclude a portion or all of the gain on the personal residence with section 121 exclusion

It's not like electricity where the temperature and the season will cause it to rise and fall at different intervals.

Most folks on BP don't fall into these camps ... thus the question.

You also have to be willing to lose your earnest money deposit if the financing falls through.  

It's been my experience that I get the most qualified applicants in the spring and fall.  

Jason Chu's post here warrants an answer and I have the same issue. 20+ units, 750+ hour real estate professional, but all income comes from rentals.Do expenses fall to E or C?

It was a ~50 foot drop with only a 12" curb stopping you from falling in, if I remember correctly.

This guide should exclude the profitability and 2% 50% 70% rules and should only focus on steps of buying a property once a person have done their calculations.Thanks a million in advance because this will help thousands of newbies pouring in this field to understand the process and not make mistakes and fall in traps that other professionals may have faced.- Inam

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