Besides the standard deductions like depreciation and mortgage interest, there are other more business-like expenses that contribute to the growth of one's real estate portfolio.

Net Sales Proceeds deduct broker fees, attorney fees, etc. 

And here I sit wondering how the heck to go from here....I’m a self employed contractor with MANY areas that I can deduct in come tax season.

Good so far....important to know so you can take advantage of all possible deductions, etc.

If the microwave breaks through regular use, I would not deduct that price.

I want to do taxes correctly, and maximize deductions.

I mean no depreciation/expenses deductions in a SDIRA?

The clue report will stay with the property no matter how often you switch companies. make sure you’re only claiming “disasters”  I use a $2500-$5,000 deductible as it saves more than $100 per property per year and I’m obviously not making a claim under $10,000 anyway. with 14 properties this aves me $1400/year. 

You will get to deduct few expenses such as  Taxes, interest, insurances, may be some repairs?  

The premium and deductible are so high it doesn't make sense.