How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Hi Pamela,The kind of guide you're trying to create can already found all over the internet and are very easy to find and some of them, written by other real estate agencies, are pretty good.

But at some point I do find that next niche that works for me and I like and go into that full steam. 

I find those that focus on one area never even do a deal., i 

Maybe you can find other hosts to split the cost.

Please advise.ThanksMelAllstate: They offer a range of property insurance options.Farmers Insurance: Known for providing various insurance policies, including for rental properties.Liberty Mutual: Has a presence in California and may be able to meet your needs.Nationwide: Offers property insurance and may have suitable policies.Good luck in finding the right coverage! 

Find a good insurance broker in your area that can shop the various policies out there.

I shouldn't have to "look out" for major issues, if a tenant moves out before the close date and the contract states that the unit will be delivered occupied, looking out for my best interest would be to find out when they are moving out and the state of the unit.I've had rentals for many years and this is the worst buying experience that I have had.Our contract was about a year ago and the reason why I am responding now is for two reasons 1) to warn other buyers and 2) because a potential buyer of yours actually reached out to me and suggested that I post my story on this platform.Keep on responding Katee.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

Your question has been debated between BP tax experts both privately and publicly, for example here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/819991-expens...And we ended up where we started: no consensus and no clarity.There have also been court decisions that support my interpretation, even though I personally find these court decisions debatable.