A first time landlord in Jacksonville, Florida has learned the importance of thoroughly screening tenants the hard way. Patty Hill decided to try and earn some extra money by renting out her townhouse. Read More...

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A first time landlord in Jacksonville, Florida has learned the importance of thoroughly screening tenants the hard way. Patty Hill decided to try and earn some extra money by renting out her townhouse. Read More...
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The IRS affords small businesses the opportunity to take advantage of some wonderful tax deductions. However, they are also very, very sneaky. What many landlords and property investors learn the hard way is that claiming these very same deductions can also act as a red flag to the IRS and may even trigger those stomach sinking, pull-out your hair, try and flee the country words, an IRS audit.
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