Quote from @Kaven Li: Is it reasonable to ask the PM to at least make a visit next time to brief the service provider on what the issue is, or is this technically outside of the scope of a usual PM's services?

You could make 5% in another investment but if energy prices spike 20% next year the solar panels have done you a great service by taking that inflation risk away.

It's definitely worth investigating.Yes, you can install motion-sensor cameras to monitor vacant rentals, but they require some paid service to monitor remotely (wifi, hotspot, etc.) 

Absolutely love your #1 My assumption is the OP will stay pay for an overly complex structure that adds limited value except to the pockets of the service provider

I've seen people on FB advertise cold calling services which seems interesting.

We purchased a property in early October and are placing it in service this week (mid November).We had intended to run a cost segregation study and try to accelerate depreciation which we can deduct against our W2 (assuming material participation).However, we have been reading through the IRS guidelines (eg publication 946 on Property Depreciation) and there seems to be the concept of "short year" which would mean that we can only deduct ~1.5/12 of a year's worth of depreciation in 2024.Is this correct or are there any different rules for STRs specifically?

There was an offset, but it was just past the service box for the home (city responsibility) as we saw it.

These can be further broken down into lender closing costs and third party closing costs.Thelender closing costs can include underwriting fee, processing fee, funding fee, origination fee, credit report fee, and tax service fee among others.

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So I did that and my property revenue cannot service the debt but using my strategy I'm cash flowing $1100/month after PITI on a new construction home under warranty.