I am doing my first deal that needs substantial renovations. I'm a pretty handy guy but this would be outside of my realm, but my experience helps me understand how much this type of improvement should cost.Improvemen...

Quote from @Arvand Sabetian: Depends on your unit and size.

IRS definition of a dependent.To claim a child as a dependent, the child must be under 19 or under 24 if a student.

It depends what basis you are filing under.

@Abdul HafeezRates and LTV depend on many factors. 

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

Figuring out the true cost will heavily depend on the type of dig down, depth, and total square footage. 

You could use a HELOC, but with VA loans you have an allotment so you can get loans on more than one home depending on how much bandwidth they give you.

I think this question is dependent upon location.

Whether you need a CPA with just three rentals depends on the complexity of your situation and your comfort level with DIY tax prep.If things are pretty straightforward, you might be fine with tax software for now.