That will depend on the numbers.

Rents for $1,800+ a month, depending on how long tenant will commit. 

We get Costco toilet paper, either Kirkland or Charmin depending on price/sales.My cleaner is very experienced and made the point that most people who are particular about shampoo, conditioner, etc., will bring their own anyway.

There's no refund for the time and effort spent.2) Dependent upon City/County Approval: Even after all the due diligence, we're still dependent on the city commission's approval.

A good builder will have some solid plans to choose from that your property management company can review and maybe tweak.   

Hello @Kyle Luman,In the first few years, tax deductions like depreciation typically offset cash flow, depending on the rate of rent growth.I also want to comment on your statement: “Buy in appreciating areas.

It depends on a lot of things, including how cheaply you *would* live without house hacking.

It depends on the LTV, type of loan, whether it is rate and term or cash out refi, and some other details, but that's not crazy.

The answer is it depends - if there is no more settlement then they are correct you probably do not need piers at this time, if it continues to move then you need to do something.

I've read a few of the BP books written by Brandon & David Greene and they say something similar to choosing a PMC.