I started a business installing accounting software where I found out the former bookkeeper of my customer embezzled $200,000, over a one year period and they had me go through the books to figure out how he did it.

More than half the time, we'd finalize the rehab and install the appliances only to find out they didn't work and required expensive repairs.

Maybe I can find a generous meter and install it if it were my responsibility :=).What I am less certain is whether this varies from water utility to water utility. 

CPA's, Tax advisors, Landlords and House Hackers are more than welcome to chime in.Here are the questions:  Since there was an existing system (that will be pumped, crushed, and abandoned), would there be a difference (deduction/depreciation-wise) if this is considered and alteration vs an install?

If you're paying for the water, install low-flow toilets, shower-heads, and aerators. 

Instal gas fireplace?

If so, were permits pulled & were they installed by a professionalAre any of the homes rented to studentsIs there a flat roofare there asbestos shingles - Heating systems- PlumbingSome companies will not write properties with systems that have not been updatedThe Year that the following were updated (either partially or fully) would be good to know:- Heating systems- Roof- Plumbing- electricalSome companies will not write properties with systems that have not been updated.As long as you are living there, the proper policy for a 1-4 family is a "Homeowners" policyc.

Since the sale of the property occurred towards the end of the year, in October, the 1031 Exchange was going to receive an Installement Sale treatment and in the event a Like Kind property was not purchased within 180 days the proceeds would have been taxed in 2018.

It was gutted and all new tiles, bath tub, toilet bowl installed. 

The rear porches have plywood installed over the original rotted floorboards.