In our property, the house was open to the air in the damp environment of coastal Florida, no heat or A/C at the house.  

& different parts of the asset can be depreciated on different schedules.To find out the useful lifespan of each component, you do a cost segregation study to analyze all of the parts.The raw land can't be depreciated so you start by giving that a value first.But other items can be depreciated on a quicker timeline.A roof, road, sidewalk, fencing, walls, gates, doors, latches, flooring, air conditioners, pavers, curbing, landscaping, etc.The IRS has a depreciation schedule for each type.Some parts are 5 yrs.

In which case you are likely better off going to forced air.

Of course, that sort of price tag that he pulled out of the air is not logical and just shows me that I cannot be trusting with people without a firm price on all projects. 

NH, Maine, Vermont seem like interesting AIR BNB spots.

I am currently using Air bnb, Homeaway and recently used Craigslist in NYC. all the best, James

Additionally, moisture in the basement with possible fungi growth could mean mold, which can affect air quality and require professional remediation.

How can I optimize my situation to be at least break even or, even is short term like air bnbs andvacasas reay good?

America has the 3 enlightenment Pillars that are true Civilization. 1) Rule of Law, 2) Freedom of speech/conscience, and 3) One life One voteThese 3 ideas are the air we breathe and water in which we swim, and give rise to actual and enforceable property rights, which allows for people to safely save, safely invest, safely create, and safely live a full and expressed life.

and throw it at our principle on our SD property.I’d prefer to 1031 the property or Air B and B it .