Run the comps, calculate repair costs, and plan multiple exit strategies so you maximize every deal—whether that’s wholesaling, flipping, or holding for cash flow.

Platforms like Avail can help if you prefer to self-manage but still require time for repairs.Tax-wise, repair costs may be deductible immediately, while major improvements must be depreciated over 27.5 years.

With down payments, improvements, commissions, title work, holding costs etc....

There is extra costs, more regulation, and more liability. 

Mailing/emailing a notice to "start the clock" doesn't cost much and should be done to NOT lose time if tenant doesn't pay.

Here are my two cents...I recommend starting in a market with strong fundamentals, such as steady population growth, an influx of major corporations or large businesses relocating to the area, an affordable cost of living, and high rental demand.

I think it just benefits current owners. our replacement cost variability just went up a lot for the next 4 years.

Low cost, possibly yes, but also possibly very time consuming and that has a cost.  

Even if they don't realize how much money you're costing them now, someone will tell them eventually and I don't think your canned wholesaling response is going to do much to repair the damage. 

•This additional income can help offset costs and increase your total reported income for future pre-approvals.5.