Many Martis buyers are interested in form over function and the builds can reflect that, with more $ spent on adding square footage and finishes than the details that aren't seen (insulation, ventilation, water management, etc). 

Also, most rentals are more about function than form.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

This is a prime example of functional obsolescence.

Quote from @Nicolas Munoz: Quote from @Samuel Diouf: If you're working with an investor-focused agent, you should have them source all the info you're looking for and have them package it into an easy write-up to look through. 

I recommend focusing on getting a great investment property and disregarding Section 8 in that pursuit because any property can be a Section 8 property, but a lousy investment is lousy regardless of having a Section 8 tenant or not.Section 8 will perform a basic functional and safety inspection for your units after you have an agreement with a Section 8 tenant and your local housing authority.

But you also mention "Compare being able to write off the $370,000 today versus having to depreciate it over the life of the asset - 39 years - that’s quite a difference!"

A big part of guest experience is design and functionality of the home.

Additionally, we work with partners that can write your letters for you and walk through the whole claims process and they’re only charging $1 for people affected by the hurricane."

The next buyer brought in an engineer who had over 20 years experience with older residential homes in Denver and said, "yeah, it's not perfect and certainly not to current code but it will likely continue to function as it has for the past 80 years."