Tax benefits can help make a better business deal, but a bad business deal is hardly ever going to break even just because of tax benefits.The other big consideration you should have, in order to actually benefit from real estate fueled losses or credits, it will require a substantial investment of time - either to get over the material participation thresholds for short term rentals, or to get over the real estate professional thresholds for mid term /  traditional rentals. 

The key is to have a detailed scope of work itemizing the materials and grade of materials to ensure that the contractor will complete the job for the original agreed amount. 

Operational efficiency is also crucial; optimizing operating expenses and implementing tenant retention strategies, such as lease renewal incentives or adding desirable amenities, can stabilize your cash flow and reduce costs, helping maintain profitability even if rents decrease.Investing in property improvements, such as value-add opportunities and energy-efficient upgrades, can command higher rents and retain property value better than average units.

Seller's in most state are required to disclose material issues they know about.

They just paid for the materials and trucking, and rented a dozer that my brother operated to grade the soil.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

Land in michigan is less than in texas , north texas.I will give you examples on cost differences.Material prices are the exact same price if not a little less.texas framing price per sqft $2.00plumbing $9500hvac $9500concrete Labor only $2.00 per sqft  Concrete $180yd 5 sackdrywall $10500Electric $8000Ok here are the michigan prices , better sit down.framing $13.00 sqftplumbing $25,000hvac  $20,000concrete is about the same for materialdrywall $20000electric $25000Both quotes were for a 3/2/2 home with 6/12 roof hipPeople in michigan wonder why houses are so expensive , its because of the sub contractors.The plumber only has about $5000 worth of material to do a whole house but yet there still asking for $25000

The moment you try to cancel they would take half of that amount as retaining feeA company dealing with such ethics are not to be done business with

After some discussion in which I advised security deposit was held on behalf of both parties, he withdrew request until end of lease in September.I have advised girlfriend of his call, and she then stated that the security deposit monies really belongs to her.My dilemma is that the lease is coming to an end, and I understand that in PA, a landlord is required to return 1 month security deposit if lease is to be extended.The place has not been vandalised and is basically being taken care of, and I'm willing to renew lease with the girlfriend, who very interested in renewing lease, but who also now appears to have allowed a new boyfriend to move in.I suppose I could have this situation handled by hiring a lawyer, but my challenge is how should I go about retaining at least 1 month security deposit while returning the other. 

Common fees will include a set-up fee, leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.