And you'll have a solid W-2 income to help you qualify for loans. 

We had a property with this type of sewer and replaced it with PVC, a much improved product. 

If you also have W2 income, then Section 179 income limitation on Schedule C should not matter.Also, whether you take $1k of depreciation or $19k of depreciation, after adding it back you have the exact same income for underwriting purposes, so I'm not sure why you're concerned about a reduced amount of depreciationI don't have a W2-I do receive alimony, and have three rental properties and this business.  

If you have a larger portfolio, are you still self managing?

Have you talked to your township about zoning and if it allows you to do this. 1.

Hey, starting with the property tax assessment is a decent place to get a rough idea of value, but it’s not the end-all, be-all.

Hi - I am a W2 earner with medium to high income and currently have limited savings.

Toss in a BRRRR strategy with a few other strategies and the potential to live mortgage free and cash flow when you move out of property is real. 

Some realtors may have ethical problems with this.2.

Save that down payment money you mentioned or go for a multi family at a higher price than the single but have rental income.