Each upgrade is depreciated separately, and each has a monetary value and depreciation schedule.So to keep it simple, use your books 😉 Accounts/Sub accounts: Address (or property identifier) >> Name of update >> Depreciation account for that upgrade.

For example, if you were a CPA for a law firm, and then went on from there to open an accounting firm on your own, SOME lenders might be willing to look at this as a 2 year history, even though you're only 1 year into the self-employment piece. 

@Anthony Rondinelli..lenders have different nuances that have to be taken into account. 

Commingling trust accounts is the number one way Brokers lose their license as such I NEVER had a trust account.. but then again I never did PM just general brokerage..

Don't be discouraged by the lower returns—house hacking is often about long-term wealth-building, and your primary residence can offset some of those mediocre numbers.Make sure you're accounting for local trends and realistic rents—sometimes expected rent growth is overly optimistic, or costs like repairs might be underestimated.

However, today an application came through that meets our credit score cut off, but this person has NO credit cards, has closed all of the accounts, and has a bankruptcy that was dismissed in 2023 (not quite sure what that means).

@Matthew McleanBigger Pockets is a great place to find an accountant specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Here's the deal:Purchase Price (PP): $95kRenovation Budget (via HML): $60kTotal All-In Cost: $155kARV (After Repair Value): Around $200kRefinance (via DSCR Loan): 7% interest, 30-year fixedRefinance Details: After the refi, I will pay back the Hard Money Loan (HML) at 11.95% with 3 points:HML: $60,000Interest/fees: $3,585Other costs: $1,800Total to pay back HML: $65,385After the refi, I will have $84,615 left in cash.Cash Flow & Expenses:Expected Rent Income: $1,700/monthProperty Management (PM): $126/monthInsurance: $100/monthTaxes: $126/monthMortgage: $1,043.75/monthTotal Expenses: $1,395.75/monthSo my monthly cash flow is about:$1,700 - $1,395.75 = $304.25/month in cash flow.Return on Investment:Cash Invested After Refi: About $18,385 (after paying off HML and closing costs).Annual Cash Flow: $304.25 * 12 = $3,651Cash-on-Cash Return (CoC): $3,651 / $18,385 = 19.8%I didn’t account for maintenance costs since it’s a full gut rehab, and everything is brand new.

She's an accountant in CT, but lives in CR most of the year, so I would assume she knows some local folks.

DM me, and I will send you contacts for attorneys, lenders, and accountants they have previously used.