I checked out Tokeet but I dislike AirBNB even more for two reasons: time of payment and cancellation period so I would like another free or inexpensive software system similar to Tokeet but can not only accept multiple channels but will allow downloads from VRBO.Is there another VRBO out there and even if so what software can others suggest given the situations described.Thanks and I look forward to hearing from  you.

I will try that with the agent on Monday to see if i can get it extended.

For more information, see Publication 946.The following items increase the basis of property.The cost of extending utility service lines to the property;Impact fees;Legal fees, such as the cost of defending and perfecting title;Legal fees for obtaining a decrease in an assessment levied against property to pay for local improvements;Zoning costs; andThe capitalized value of a redeemable ground rent.Deducting vs.

I have see a few people generate some big gains (as a percent) in their IRA doing this... just make sure you don't do it too many times in that 12 month period.

Banks have been unwilling extend credit on speculative investments such as flips.

now that the honey moon period is over  IE post GFC  08 to 2011 melt down and RE has start to balance out.. back to what was in my day a normal market  IE deals had to be gotten not just plucked off the treeswhat are you doing to adjust to the new times...

For tax deeds the owner can still normally redeem the property for a certain period of time and it can be tough to finance them for a year at least where I am looking. 

Often times you can nip problems in the bud if you check up on your properties periodically and make sure tenants are abiding by the terms of the rental agreement during the course of their tenancy. 

I'm not sure they will cash flow positively, but you do have high demand in southern cal, so depending on area it may be a good investment for holding for a shorter period of time - say 1-5 years.Without knowing anything else about your situation, such as your true experience in construction, knowledge of surrounding areas, the assets you have available to use or your local team, I would just say that you may be able to do both.Lastly, if a company makes things sound super easy - like you have no work to do as an investor and sit back in your easy chair waiting for the rent check to come in - you need to slow down before buying.  

Breaking the chain of TI can be an issue for future owners obtaining their title coverage, your period of ownership may be excluded.