This includes some major items like below upgrading septic to elgin septic system 20kupgrading electric to new cod 20ktree cutting trimming 10ktrench/French drain 10khvac replacement repair 10knew plumbing 10kcrawlspace repairs 10kappliances replacement 5kdoors replacement 5kmold repairs 3kroof repairs 3kother repairs It is in good location.

New roof, new siding, new plumbing, new electrical system, new kitchen, 75% of windows are brand new and fully renovated house.

I think this is a fatal flaw in your logic...the American legal system does not burden you to prove you never received notice, it burdens them with proving you did.

But I would argue that the section "other" appears is for specific appliance issues since the header at the top of that section states, "Systems / Appliances: Are you aware of any problems and/or defects with any of the following:"I agree with your last comment.

Sec 8 tenants are often very entitled and know how to work the system. 

There is capital in the system to be utilized. 

That’s great advice to evaluate the potential increased cash flow versus applying the extra money to a different asset. 

Here are my general thoughts (gonna try and approach as objectively as possible):1) Having a VA call for your CAN work, but a few requirements need to be in place: a) you need to have a proven system for them to plug into (solid lists, proven offer and results), too many newbie investors are afraid to call and think that hiring a VA is all they need to do.

The primary reason a lot of people move on to bigger deals (80 units plus), is that it's possible to own larger properties in markets that make economic sense but may be far from where you live. 80 Units seems to be the target so you can hire your own full-time property manager and maintenance person, versus relying on local property managers to manage smaller multi-family properties on your behalf.

The annual nature of tax benefits.One of the fundamental building blocks of our tax system is its annual focus.