You must generally file Form 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Method, to request a change in your method of accounting for depreciation.The following are examples of a change in method of accounting for depreciation.A change from an impermissible method of determining depreciation for depreciable property if the impermissible method was used in two or more consecutively filed tax returns.A change in the treatment of an asset from nondepreciable to depreciable or vice versa.A change in the depreciation method, period of recovery, or convention of a depreciable asset.A change from not claiming to claiming the special depreciation allowance if you did not make the election to not claim any special allowance.A change from claiming a 50% special depreciation allowance to claiming a 100% special depreciation allowance for qualified property acquired and placed in service by you after September 27, 2017 (if you did not make the election under section 168(k)(10) to claim a 50% special depreciation allowance).Changes in depreciation that are not a change in method of accounting (and may only be made on an amended return) include the following.An adjustment in the useful life of a depreciable asset for which depreciation is determined under section 167.A change in use of an asset in the hands of the same taxpayer.Making a late depreciation election or revoking a timely valid depreciation election (including the election not to deduct the special depreciation allowance).

there's no buying a BRRRR deal with $0 - you need cash to buy, and then you need cash every month to pay the holding costs and service the debt during the rehab.lots of things are making BRRRR tough right now, especially the increase in interest rates and the fact that prices have leveled off. if you did a BRRRR in 2020 and just waited 12 months, prices would go up, and that would help your appraisal. that is not the case anymore. other factors are making it difficult too - there is lots of competition for deals, both on and off market; lots of good contractors are booked up; and lending has tightened a little, and it's harder to get a higher LTV.so just to be clear: -BRRRR requires lots of cash - it's way more cash intensive than portrayed-BRRRR is not a cash flow strategy - you will end up with a break even property-if done right, you'll wait 3-12 months to get some (or close to call if you really crush it) of your invested cash backI know this wasn't your exact question, but I had this typed up for another thread and thought it was relevant herehope this helps

I assumed I could cashflow for 20% or more, so I want to see if I need to adjust my expectations based on the experience of others. 

Are there any alternative strategies or adjustments I should consider? 

Hey Bp,I have an adjustable rate heloc that started out with a super low interest rate when we first got it.

Same lease with language adjustments based on the room rental and having house mates. 

Assuming all other things are equal, the quadplex of 1/1s is going to set the floor value and the appraiser will make line item adjustments on value to back into their opinion of the value of your property.

Bottomline was a 2022 tax savings (refund) and 2023 quarterly adjustments equaling over $13,000 that we were not expecting.

I understand real estate to be capital intensive.

Real estate investments can be very capital intensive, so it is wise to have a strong foundation before diving into your first property.