(And let the excess basis be depreciated over 27.5 or 39 years, as is typically done on real estate without a cost seg.)About @Sang Ji's question "can you do the cost segregation for the new apartment complex you buy through 1031 exchange". 

You also will not be able to see the house and no one should buy sight unseen without a history of doing it.If you are talking about Auction dot com or Xome or Hubzu, those come with a buyer's premium on top of the sale price between 5-10% and often have ghost bidders in the system so you will see it keep getting reset to hit a higher bottom.As a new(er) investor, auctions are where you go to lose money and take on excessive risk.

I follow a checklist in order to get rental properties up a certain standard: - The interior and exterior paint should be free of excessive wear, smudges/dirt and preferably in neutral colors.

Losing approx $5-10K per month during summer seems excessive.

A conventional loan may come in slightly cheaper, that's true, but the red tape on conventional mortgages is excessive to say the least.No Reporting on Personal Credit: DSCR loans are kept off your personal credit profile, which is perfect for keeping your personal and business credit separate.

They are very transparent about where the money goes and great stewards, of it so we feel comfortable giving knowing they're not using it for frivolous excesses. 

Unfortunately, the perceived excessive costs involved in purchasing real estate can intimidate aspiring residential real estate investors.

Inform your LTR tenants about these rules and let them know they can report any excessive disturbances directly to you.Communication: Keep an open line of communication with your long-term tenants, so they feel comfortable voicing any concerns early on.Outdoor Amenities: If there's a shared yard or patio, think about dividing these spaces further to give both STR guests and LTR tenants their own zones.Protecting Your STR from Bedbugs:Mattress Encasements: Invest in high-quality, bedbug-proof mattress and pillow encasements.

Installation Costs and IncentivesAverage Cost: Residential solar systems typically cost between $15,000 to $25,000 before incentives for a 6kW system (suitable for an average home).Incentives: Illinois offers substantial incentives, including:Federal Tax Credit: A 30% federal tax credit applies to system costs.Illinois Shines Program: Provides Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) that homeowners can sell for additional income.Net Metering: You’ll receive credits for any excess energy your system produces, reducing your utility bill.2.

You should only consider switching when your current software has a significant flaw or lacks features that force you to spend excessive time on workarounds.