To deter the break-ins you need to have window coverings on all the windows, a light on and not advertise that the unit is vacant.

Solar panels may qualify for the 30% federal energy credit, and advertising expenses, like adding your company’s logo, are deductible.However, Section 280A restricts deductions for any dwelling unit used as a residence for more than 14 days annually, even if partially used for business.

Crooks know properties advertised for rent are vacant and easy targets.Now, if your PMC decided to do self-showings, they should have also taken responsibility for any resulting damages.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

I'm curious to know how you guys go about advertising room rentals. my current tenant who rented out the whole room will be leaving and I think the next best step is to do room rentals.

As this approach uses very little documentation, it is the least reliable methodology in preparing a cost segregation study.To see all of the steps included within each method, refer to Chapter 3 of the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide.What methodology has your company utilized?

BP rules don't allow you to advertise your business in the open forums.

If you allow non-accredited investors you cannot advertise, or post looking for investors.

I do not use a property management service to advertise and have always used Zillow to advertise, previous references, housing records, credit checks etc

Some numbers:Expected 2026 income after raising rents to market value and assuming 7% vacancy: $144k.Expenses: $14k property management, $18k property tax, $10k insurance, $10k utilities, $8k in repairs/maintenance/advertising/admin/etc: Total operating expenses: $60kNOI: $84kBased on 6% cap rate that brings the valuation to only $1.4m, or $1.5m based on 5.5% cap rate.