that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

So, proper screening is EXTREMELY important!

Trust your gut and ideally go off of a recommendation AND properly vet the lender.  

If you don't have the tools to pull a proper market analysis, they are likely your best word of advice.

Proper planning will protect both parties, maximize tax benefits, and make your venture a success.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

(7) no assurance of proper document filings?

I doubt seriously that you are properly reporting income on your tax return. 

This ensures compliance and may help with future tax benefits.Kansas: File a resident return, including the Missouri loss, which can offset other income in Kansas.Even though no Missouri tax is due, reporting the loss properly in both states is essential.

Try to anticipate other potential avoidable situations with a follow up inspection to assess the Locksmith’s work and ask your tenant(s) if you can also use the time to assess for other issues such as unchanged HVAC filters, leaky pipes, working shutoff valves, working smoke detector batteries, properly working downspouts, clogged dryer vents, evidence of water damage from leaking roof, etc,etc,etc.

To properly evaluate the condition and determine the cost of renovations, always have a professional inspection done before making a purchase.4.