You must exclude the land value, typically allocated based on property tax assessments or an appraisal, as land is non-depreciable.

Have quite a few out of state investors that we've worked with to get them great cash flow and tax savings. 

There is no Property tax GIS map.  

This is something that the agent you are talking with also had required prior to the changes. 

I would reinvest in a another property and use a 1031 exchange to detour taxes.   

Stationed there almost three years, sold with profit and tax break for how long we lived in the house.

The Numbers:Cash Flow Analysis: Investors typically look for properties that will generate positive cash flow—meaning the income from rent covers the property’s expenses (mortgage, taxes, maintenance, etc.) and then some.

This does seem like a lot of communication, but I would have a conversation with the owner about this prior to firing.

You want to make sure the seller is getting their fair side of the deal but especially from a tax perspective, there are ways in which you can make it very lucrative for them.

If you can make some relationships prior to that with agents in the area who do what you want to, you can find yourself on a team or at a strong brokerage that matches what you want to do.