Where you are in Boston, you might want to check out the writings and seminars of Joe Lstiburek and the team at Building Science Corporation; they specialize in bringing efficiency to old housing stock in the north east.

I have done about 1000 move in and outs passed 1ks of sec 8 and other govt program inspections, its not rocket science.

There isn’t a perfect science, really it depends on what will make you feel secure.

Look into (and Google for) building science websites that will give you the whole scoop. 

Here's an example of what I shared with the group when I got invited to be their speaker:http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4240/blog_posts/45810-the-science-of-finding-deals---part-6-how-to-profit-from-any-market

I am a science and numbers type of guy, not the poetic word spinning type of person.

I was majoring in mortuary sciences in college before i dropped out and joined the Navy.

Ello,Another option is to hire a CPA for this year and see / ask questions about what they are doing and various considerations.Not to take business away from Lance but unless there are unusual circumstances, it is not rocket science.

Originally posted by @Dawn Anastasi:Originally posted by @Chris Martin:An Implementation suggestion You're sounding like a programmer.At least a 4 year Degree in Math and Computer Science and 20+ years of software development was good for something;)

I have received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in accounting from UNLV and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.