Depending on how you use the property, you may benefit from a cost segregation study and bonus depreciation once the property is in service. 

Starting real estate investing early is a smart move, especially while leveraging your military benefits.

Adjust accordingly.3.

These are good indicators of quality tenants.You can also adjust how much deposit you take as well.

The fire prevention policies were different, more aggressive, so far less imperative reasons to sway away from a then amply supplied and I imagine price adjusted material of shake vs fire resilient material. 

Use the ge benefits that you have earned to their fullest. 

I made adjustments, and it paid off when I found great tenants for the third-floor unit.Improvements Add Up: From installing a shared washer and dryer to renovating my unit’s kitchen, every improvement added value to the property and increased its appeal.Stay Financially Savvy: Refinancing my mortgage and renting out the garage spaces were big wins that helped offset costs and improve cash flow.Expect the Unexpected: Maintenance surprises (like a flooded toilet or diagnosing strange sewer smells) are part of the journey.

as a "donation" (translating to the benefit of taking a deduction for 2025).

If they get married it will help her earn SS benefits, etc etc. 

Larger owners tend to analyze market rents monthly or even weekly and manage rents (or incentives) the best way they can.As long as the owner is engaged, the chance of adjusting rents is higher.