Your totally specking on Non investor minded realtors.

I have done it successfully on my last 2 buildouts, maybe 3, but only because I was able to acquire the properties at a very low price and I did all the work in-house (myself and some hired hands on staff).

There are a lot of market-specific issues you'll have to grapple with and also, there are plenty of landmines in MFR on its own in CT that you'll have to be ready for, in addition to the nuances and complexities of developing something like this.

Just a builders risk policy if you are doing an extensive rehab on the property and then a landlord dwelling policy when the property is rented.

I also have camera's on many of my multi-families so that helps(only on exterior)Keep pushing man!

It's almost like they tack on a few hundred dollars to the order and forget to charge sales tax

Here's some online software options that you commonly see recommended on BiggerPockets.

., mortgage interest, taxes, repairs, depreciation) on Schedule E starting when the property is placed in service.

I am looking to purchase real estate for both investment purpose as well as to offset as much tax liability as possible.  Is my thinking correct that homes in highly appreciated areas won't benefit as much from Cost S...

Look at all of the losses you can count against your rental income.Now look at line 18.Line 18 is usually:(Value of your property) - (Land value) / 27.5 years.