We also tell them that we charge $25 per hole for TV mounts, shelves etc I think that $10 up-front investment has reduced the number of issues by probably 80%.Our walls are textured (sand textured in Milwaukee, orange peel textured in the western suburbs - yes, there is an actual dividing line), so we try to avoid the usual palm-sized patch and fill only the hole without making it bigger, so we can get away without texturing.

In my opinion, it is better to get a property rented quickly (even if it means reduced rent) than it is to get it rented for the highest amount possible. 

@Will Almand A cost segregation (cost seg) study can accelerate depreciation on your properties, reducing taxable income by reclassifying components (e.g., appliances, HVAC) into shorter-lived categories.

Every buyer wants some way to determine if they are being offered a fair deal.

@Matt Weddon - make sure all reasoning & communication around the rejection stays clear of all federal AND state protected classes under Fair Housing.

Many Realtors will suggest purchasing a property using a FHA Loan, to reduce your out of pocket money.

Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.

You could also add cash to your exchange account to reduce the debt replacement if you wanted. 

Hello, My wife and I are new to Bigger Pockets and are fairly novice real estate investors in Northern Maryland.

It is a new construction where they will not reduce the price in lieu of broker commission to keep their comps high.