It has also gotten much more expensive unless you are willing to do such high deductibles that it makes you feel uncomfortable.2) Remodels: Not only is cost of construction high, but homes are only getting older, which means the projects are getting more extensive.

Taxes, insurance, pest control, utilities, software, etc comes out to around $13k per year each for my 2 bedroom cabins.Also unplanned capital expenses will add up.  

Built in 1982 and renovated in 2020, the property has recently undergone extensive capital improvements.

My average turnover vacancy is less than 15 days, so I lose half a month of rent and utilities.

I believe I can utilize a 203(k) loan for the refurbishment.

I have the 2 units already done with separate entrance (utilities are not separate). 

When I first started years ago, I utilized owner finance and other techniques which most sellers would say no to if they didn’t meet me in person and see who they were working with.  

They continue to roll over until they can be fully utilized, either by offsetting future rental income or when certain events occur (e.g., your income drops below the threshold or you sell the property).If you sell the property, the accumulated passive losses are released.

Both of these cost you (from rent) utilities, amenities supplies like paper towels, and furniture deterioration.

The reality is that the Gross S8 Rent amount on an S8 voucher includes all utilities.