This way you can get cash back or miles or whatever at no additional cost to you. 

I always avoid weird layouts for potential purchases, as the additional time and reduced rent makes the deal not so good if you are realistic about your projections prior to purchase.  

This makes their pro-forma numbers look better on the exit.In addition to this, there are lots of incentives for new development (tax credits, grants, TIF funds, etc.), so depending on the project there could be some degree of subsidization.ROI does not take into account time/effort. 

If you are evicting them, you include a claim for property damage with proof of the cost of the repairs (in addition to whatever else you want from the tenant, like unpaid rent). 

I decided on Charlotte after conducting a ton of research on the top markets in the US, and taking a variety of factors into consideration:Home ValuesAverage Rent / Income ratiosUnemployment RatesCrimePopulationEconomic GrowthNet Migrationand most importantly, where we'll be happyI started out with Bigger Pockets own excellent 2017 Market Analysis, and added my own numbers to help me give more weight to the factors I felt were most important.

If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.Good luck to you & feel free to tag me on the forums if you have any additional questions you'd like some insight on.

If you wanted to send me a pm I’d be happy to get you some additional info: agents, property managers, cash flowing opportunities.

If you are currently showing a loss for tax purposes - you have to see if the additional depreciation will benefit you.If you are not a real estate professional(it seems like you quit your other career and in RE full time now so you may be) your losses above $25,000 may be suspended and carried forward.If the property was acquired in 2017 you may be able to carry the loss back 2 years.

As I understand, using this benefit would allow me to purchase a property of up to 4 units with no money down.I am wondering if anyone might have tips on good neighborhoods, local banks/title companies, RE Agents, etc.My short-term goal is to reduce costs of living by having my mortgage paid by tenants, then later using my disposable income to fund additional deals.

However, according to the Florida Department of State webstie, it does require each LLC to pay a $125 initial filing fee, plus an additional $138.75 annual fee (as part of the annual report you would have to file).