Over time, future appreciation improves the profit on the property your tenants are buying for you and that profit is taxed at a favorable long term capital gains tax rate (think really great IRR) or the taxes can be deferred indefinitely with a 1031 exchange (why pay taxes if you don't have to).Tax benefits and appreciation are really just the icing on the cake; cash flow is the only real reason to own rental property.  

I’d say the latter is the better cash flow play anyway and appreciation is icing on the cake.             3.

An ice storm 6-7 years ago took out half a dozen.

Lot size in acres & sqftPrevious use and/or types of structures previously on the lotIs there a Phase 1 environmental  (if applicable)Any deed restrictions and/or HOA covenants Setback requirements (if you can get them from the City) - this is more icing on the cake.

That's what happens when your dad thinks an old ice cream pale is good enough for a paint bucket.

You should have mitigated your damages by buying either a mini fridge or even a cooler with some ice.

@Theresa Harris Haha, that is faux wood vinyl on the left of the fridge, and the front above the ice maker. 

Feel free to post some of your unique marketing ideas to break the ice, I'll start.To find abandoned properties to wholesale to a redeveloper I pay $500 to all taxi drivers who send me photos and the address of houses that look abandoned.

.  :-) "  As @Kevin O'Brien says, in my area its common for me to buy the shingles (and the roof paper/felt and the ice/water shield and the drip edge, edge. 

I don't have the time due to a job and growing family and don't have the desire to deal with headaches or property maintenance (like snow/ice in the winter).