Depreciation helps reduce the taxable rental profit, potentially bringing it to zero or even creating a loss, which can carry forward to offset future rental income or other capital gains.For high wage earners, other tax strategies could include leveraging cost segregation studies to accelerate depreciation on rental properties through bonus depreciation, taking advantage of tax-deferred exchanges (like a 1031 exchange), or maximizing deductions related to property expenses (mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, repairs, etc.).

You should only do cosmetic repairs.

This is a "repairs".   

There is always the risk that after you do the repair, the the system fails quickly after that. 

The repairs required by Section 8 after the initial inspection were pretty minimal, but I've heard that there are grants and certain lending programs that were available for Section 8 landlords (such as the Community Investment Program).

what about capex, repairs, vacancy, property management?

I still have the other property left and I think I will keep it at least for several more years.I have been doing necessary repairs and upgrades on the property that I still owe including some that I foresee I would've had to do in the near future.

IN case the house you bought needs urgent repairs because of some natural events .

I am trying to finance my repair and renovation for a duplex investment of 2500 sq ft property that I recently purchased.

Also, explain how you'll share the acquisition costs, such as the down payment, renovation, and closing costs.Payment Responsibilities: Explain how to divide and pay for regular costs like mortgage, property taxes, insurance, homeowners association fees (if applicable), and upkeep expenses.Management and Maintenance: Agree on how property maintenance, repairs, and improvements will be handled, including decision-making processes, funding for these activities, and responsibilities for performing or managing the work.Single Decision Point: For example, I've seen situations where one person agreed to replace an appliance while another strongly opposed it.