So if you have one unit advertised for rent on 6/1, another on 8/1, and another on 10/1, this will affect the depreciation  % on the tax return.Repair vs capex: capex would typically include all costs prior to the property being placed in service INCLUDING mortgage interest, insurance, property taxes, utilities, etc.

How does it compare to traditional LTR from your perspective?

Unless someone here knows otherwise.Having said that, personally I'm not sure how valuable anonymity is compared to the cost of the structure ... as many have said here on BP.

Or, you can try moving out to Morgan Hill or Gilroy, where home prices are more affordable compared to San Jose. 

We just have to hope mortgage rates decline a little bit in 2025 while the supply does not drop so that we can have more home sales in 2025 compared to 2024.

A monthly net cash flow of $277 is positive and reasonable for the area, but you might want to compare it to similar duplexes to see if there are better returns available.

The property is in texas so I know the laws are more landlord friendly (compared to other states).

Oh, forgot to mention, this was prior to self rent rules. 

@Wiey Underwood Prior to pulling the trigger on a Cost Seg study, you should evaluate 2 things:1 - How much net additional deprecation tax deductions a Cost Seg study would provide: Best way to get this is by requesting a free feasibility analysis from a Cost Seg provider.

The newer and amenity provided properties are still holding their own but activity is down compared to COVID area.