I write down on them what year they were installed so it is easy to determine if we are close to the end of the 10 years.

What are some things that you can write off?

But meanwhile your loan principal got paid down, you had tax write offs and maybe even did some remodeling.Would you have been better off renting from 2007 to 2015?

I will echo everyone's comments: Find a good PM, stay in C class neighborhoods, know that it's a long game, and that you're going to be writing a personal check now and then if something big goes wrong.

.- There are options for suites and adjoining rooms, which have been popular options for people bringing families because they love the idea of a tax write-off vacation!

For example:General-Filters (furnace, air conditioning, oven exhaust, refrigerator, and water)-Stove burner when the “eye” needs simple replacement-Batteries and remotes that service the premises-Fan and light pull strings-Smoke and carbon alarms testing and batteries-Ensuring appliances are properly plugged in, hooked up, and used-Removing dirt, debris, and lint in and from connection pipes (e.g. clothes dryer)-Tighten loose screws on all home functions (e.g. doors, hinges, handles, socket -Balancing off-balance appliances-Cable, internet, and phone jacks-Fire extinguishers-Systems operation (e.g. security, irrigation, HVAC)HVAC-Monthly A/C filter and drain line maintenance Electrical-Reset “tripped” GFI breakers-Light bulbs (throughout and at the end of the tenancy)-Blown fuses-Reset breakers in the outside and inside breaker boxes-Socket and plug outlet coversPlumbing-Unclog drains or toilets-Caulking around tubs and showers as needed-Gas pilot lighting-Leaky faucets and shower heads-Toilet flappers, handles, seats and seat lids, tank lid, and flush kit-Sink and tub stoppers-If septic tank present, use RID-X as directed on consumer box-Proper cleaning of garbage disposal-Loose faucets and sprayer heads and hoses-Faucet filters (i.e. aerator)-Open exterior plumbing clean out when necessary (e.g. sewage backup)Exterior-Routine lawn (and pool) maintenance-Adjusting sprinkler heads as necessary-On the last month of tenancy, tenant must perform required lawn maintenance no sooner than 2 days prior to vacate dateThere’s a lot to consider as a landlord.

Another thing I am thinking about is getting pictures, and then writing out the items that need work, putting an upper band figure on it, and then using that in my analysis. 

Even if your error was one that made the lease ambiguous, most states have laws that favor the party that did NOT write the contract (lease).Since your error was not even ambiguous, I don't see how you could fight it.

You're going to need to find someone local that will write a policy for you.

Contrary to multiple letter writing campaigns and already being historically the 4th highest state an overall tax burden according to the Tax Foundation, Vermont‘s legislature has apparently just increased the state M&R tax to 12% which appears to bump it up to the 4th most taxed state in the country for short term rentals, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures: 1.