Slowly but surely my eyes are awakening to the many avenues in RE.I suggest ignore the various "cast's" of any kind and start at foundational elements.

So I went out to the property this weekend to get eyes on the property as they told me the tenants are not at the property.

It's about keeping your eyes peeled and finding that great deal!

So that's not a big enough difference in our eyes, and the opportunity cost of the 6-figure cost to rehab the basement is not worth the returns.

If all further work must be classified as either a "repair" or "improvement", then that would imply that there can indeed be "repairs" to a property that has not yet been rented in the eyes of the IRS. 

He broke it down into what most people estimate, what a handyman would estimate, what a "paper contractor" would estimate (I had never heard that term before), and what a full team contractor would estimate, and the difference was eye-opening.

I've already read a couple of the books you recommended, like "Rich Dad, and Poor Dad" and currently reading "The Book on Rental Property Investing," which is incredibly eye-opening.

She has been in the business for well over 13 years, has strong negotiation skills, and a good eye for what clients are looking for.

I would like to prioritize cashflow but I also want to avoid buying something JUST for the cashflow with no appreciation potential at all.I like both markets, but having boots on the ground that you already know and trust who can be eyes on the prize once you have it is also invaluable.

:Have someone you trust look it over with a skeptical eye.2.