For instance, while it can bolster initial cash flow by reducing tax liability, it could diminish deductions in subsequent years (when the property might produce better cashflow), impacting overall tax footprint, so you need to take into account all that in the context of your short term and long term tax strategy (e.g. if you plan on selling soon, at which time the depreciation gets recovered, or not and planning to hold for a long term/forever/1031, buying more later and creating more depreciation to offset cashflow or not, etc.).The alternative is a do-it-yourself (DIY) or survey option, which costs around $400 to $500 per property (I can do my CSS report in 10min, once I have all the data needed).

I believe there is a discount if you can produce the old title policy. 

And two or three financial publications then produce articles utilizing this unsubstantiated patently ridiculous claim as fact.

Now in-person inspections also have your back as the investor, having someone come out and check the quality of work your contractor is producing is good to know.

I was wondering if there are still some areas in the Austin Metro that can produce cash flow?

Are there lenders who will consider my past str track record when determining Debt-To-Income ratio in regards to turning my current house into an income producing property?

They have 1 slot open Monday and that if I make a decision today he can replace the unit with a brand new model then (it was a Saturday).

I personally would never buy an investment house that did not produce positive cash flow.

Oakland's worst areas long term, in terms of appreciation will IMO produce far more wealth than properties in Indiana and many other parts of the country.

I'm of the opinion that cheap debt on cashflow producing properties is the best hedge against inflation and therefore it is a good time to evaluate your equity in each property and whether or not to apply more leverage.