Because of this, I felt it necessary to post our first blog article pointing out key items you need to know before you purchase an investment property in the area.

The exact definition varies from person to person, but I mainly consider them <$40k reno and hitting those items.

Other small items:    Our drywall was already cracking in 15 + places, but we thought we could get it done a week or so after the foundation lift.   

@Matthew Wright know your landlord tenant laws as many states have or are enacting limits on application fees, some require itemizing and returning any unused portions if over a certain amount.

So do the minor items you mentioned, whats the issue? 

So, while taking into consideration the age and condition of the damaged item at move in and the time the tenant was renting for is a factor, I personally don't think using a strict IRA depreciation schedule makes sense.

I haven’t narrowed down beyond that yet though as I know each has diverse areas.

Another thing I am thinking about is getting pictures, and then writing out the items that need work, putting an upper band figure on it, and then using that in my analysis. 

All other items in her background and credit check are acceptable to you?

Need to buy Class A assets in cities where there is demand and population growth and  also diverse industries to drive job growth..or  buy in a  barrier island where there is no more land which can built upon