Taking real time notes on deficiencies allows for clear understanding if the items make their way to a buyer repair addendum.

But, on the other hand, if your life is very busy with your w2 job or you have a family to take care of, then maybe having a property management company will do you well and just worrying about larger items.

Certain cap items is fixed or pretty close to fixed whether you are buying a $60K house vs. a $500K house in the same market. 

When it comes to assessing maintenance costs, one of the best approaches is to request itemized breakdowns for larger repairs.

Unless you are itemizing your tax return, the interest on the primary is not tax deductible.

Because looking at the T12 from a 100 units will be different from 20 units will be different from 5 units in some of the line items (account names).

The loan does need to be secured by the property being improved if we are talking about a personal residence and personal itemized deductions on Schedule A.

How much can you budget for furnishings and all kitchen items and creature comforts for the ones you want to MTR.If you have a vacant 6-unit, you have great possibilities to try all strategies.

I am only familiar with the contract in my state but items seller agrees to do based on inspection findings are their responsibility unless spelled out differently.  

I then would have my tax cpa enter in or do it after discussing tax based items (depreciation- MACRS, reserves, year end accruals, reserves, etc.).