I would take a 1920s property that has all new systems over a 1980 property that hasn't been touched. 

What's the condition of major systems like plumbing, electrical, and roofing?

Internet has been down in many areas and cell service is spotty. 

One's name is Bob Diamond - America's Tax Sale Attorney and the other is Shawn Buige and his system is called Surplus funds riches. 

The support system I have set up is Connecticut based in the Hartford County area.

It does not cover phone, internet, or TV.I'd open up the STRs for locals in need.

Keep in mind, you will likely have to install a sprinkler system, among making other changes for the home to be used for that purpose.

They need a lot of systems to be in place and need a LOT of attention on the marketing and maintenance sides. 

You can also look at Schedule E, which connects to depreciation, though it won’t show the exact cost basis.Since depreciation affects the final cost basis, you might want to ask your CPA for a summary of your properties' bases to save time in the future.They should have a system where we can give you not just the basis but also a detailed gain (and estimated taxes) calculation within a day.

About 8 satellite dishes hung off the outside all over the place, and many tenants each paid for their own cable internet/TV account.