Yep, that's in the ball park.

You'll get some additional benefits with a CSS if you replace an item as you'll be able to claim loss deduction, and also your heirs might benefit if they inherit a property with CSS (too bad you have to die for that though).And then there is the question of the value of money now, vs in the future, or the future value of invested tax saving.So, now that I gave you (most of) all the balls, try and juggle them all in the air and see how it goes for you.I can tell you I choose to spend the money and get CSS for two of my SFR rentals.

Some subordinate mtg lien holders play ball by 1st mtg investor guidelines and others don't. 

It's not turning a profit yet, but in the meantime here's a bunch of business, travel and equipment expenses we would like to write off")2) Did I completely drop the ball not putting this thing in a self-directed IRA?

I do not feel that is likely that things will sour in the future, but I don't have a crystal ball. 

Looking for any contractors that I’d be willing to discuss some ideas for finishing out a basement and get just general ball park estimates for materials and labor.

I dont want to low ball it and then have her slam the door in my face.

On some online mortgage calculator it said 200K ball park.

We are planning a trip out there from Oct 30th-Nov 6th and would love a local connection to get this ball rolling. 

They low-balled me and offered 25K.