It's a write off and well worth it (especially considering you're bringing in $60K per year from one rental). 

Go make a deal on your terms, not the auctioneer's terms or the banks.Call or write if you need some one on one.Charles

My understanding is that you will not get the tax credit and could only write it off and a regular capital expense.

The software interface isn't terribly efficient, but it performs its functions just fine)That said, I think there are some locks that have a wifi function and no fee, BUT they require interfacing with a smart hub - and the cost of setting that up combined with the amount of tech knowledge needed/potential for things to go wrong made me give them a pass.  

Hello Everyone Im writing this post to see if theres any thing im missing in my thought process.

I will write a blog about the process once we close!

In that situation, would you just try to find someone trustworthy enough to give you a referral fee say, instead of a formal contract assignment and have them just write up the offer so you aren't tied to it?

Jonathan, great write up man!

Fees should be clearly stated in writing, easy to understand, and justifiable.

Use the lookup function.