Investments in Opportunity Zones can offer great tax benefits, but when combined with a cost segregation study, the benefits can multiply.An Opportunity Zone are areas that struggle with poverty and lack the necessary access to economic opportunities.

I've been in REI a long time and have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly, but $60k of damage from one tenant indicates gross negligence on the part of the property manager.I'd suggest three things: 1) Study the contract you have with the PM company, and talk with your attorney ASAP to see whether a lawsuit is feasible/advisable, 2) Get at least three bids from other contractors on the repairs (and before you hire any contractors, study up thoroughly on how to properly vet and manage contractors--there's plenty of info about this on BP) 3) Don't do any more business with the PM company (or any contractors they refer), and keep them at arm's length while you discuss your legal options with your attorney.

The market does slow in the winter, but people still move, especially in areas with decent weather.You need to study the market constantly and know how you compare to the competition.

@Lauren L Pokladnik the first thing I would do is get a feasibility study done on your lot to decide what can be built on it to determine highest and best use of your lot and the cost that is associated with that. 

"thanks for reaching out but we are currently only working with more sophisticated investors and buyers"...is a classic!  

You need a strong operator / builder / agent / developer to look at all of these considerations and to have studied the market or you have to do it yourself.

I did the exam without studying, just light reading, meaning 30 mins or so.

I have been studying Avondale/Riverside/Murray Hill/San Marco, and more recently, Springfield and Fairfax. 

Depreciation is a huge savings, for nicer properties you need to do a cost segregation study and use bonus depreciation.4.

Study?