However, you can still depreciate the remaining basis under standard MACRS rules.

My medium has been through books and podcasts.

Those are a great way to get started, along with podcasts and books.

Each upgrade is depreciated separately, and each has a monetary value and depreciation schedule.So to keep it simple, use your books 😉 Accounts/Sub accounts: Address (or property identifier) >> Name of update >> Depreciation account for that upgrade.

While I don’t know their program or them, I’ve yet to see a mentorship program that cuts the time necessary to obtain the knowledge required; that has a monopoly on any tactic, strategy or technique that’s not common knowledge; and or that provides any ongoing “help” that’s anything but “basic”.If you’re not well versed in principles, finance, and law, either read books on these, attend college classes, or take a course(s) leading to real estate broker (salesman) licensure.  

I've been reading books on the subject (Small and Might Real estate investor) and listening to the BP podcasts for a few months now, and I was initially very excited about finding a multi-family property to start out, in order to maximize my leverage against an FHA loan.

Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan (Dauphin County, PA)Loan Purpose: Permanent Financing (Refi & Acquisition)Loan Proceeds: $1,000,000 - $7,500,000Loan Sizing: 70-75% LTV; 1.30x DCR (Small Market) Amortization: 30 YearsLoan Term: 5-10 Year Term (Fixed), 10 or 20 Years (Hybrid ARM)IO Term: Partial Term IO (70-75% LTV; 1.30x DCR); Full Term IO (60% LTV; 1.45x DCR)(Small)Rate Types: Fixed & Hybrid ARMRate (Est): 6.10%-6.60% (Assumes Mission Driven)Rate Lock: Rate Lock @ ApplicationNon-Recourse: Non-Recourse w/ “Bad Boy” CarveoutsPrepayment: Standard - Greater of YM or 1.00%Flexible Prepay: Flexible Options – Stepdown & Extended Open/Par PeriodsRate Buydowns: Yes – Rate Buydowns Available Up to 2.00%Assumable: Yes – Assumable LoanCash Out Refi: Yes – Cash Out Refi OKFannie Mae Small Loan (Dauphin County, PA)Loan Purpose: Permanent Financing (Refi & Acquisition) Loan Proceeds: $1,000,000 - $9,000,000Loan Sizing: 80% LTV; 1.25x DCR (Nationwide Market)Amortization: 30 YearsLoan Term: 5-30 Year TermIO Term (PTIO): Partial Term IO @ 80% LTV; 1.25x DCR IO Term (FTIO): Full Term IO @ 65% LTV; 1.35x DCR Rate Type: Fixed RateRate Lock: Rate Lock @ Loan CommitmentRate Structure: Treasury Yield + SpreadRate (Est.): 6.50%-6.75% (Assumes Mission Driven)Non-Recourse: Non-Recourse w/ “Bad Boy” CarveoutsPrepayment: Yield Maintenance; 1.00%; 3 Mos Open @ ParFlexible Prepay: Flexible Prepayment Options Available Escrows: Taxes, Insurance, Replacement ReservesRate Buydowns: Yes - Rate Buydowns Available Up to (1.25%-2.00%)Assumable: Yes – Assumable Loan Cash Out Refi: Yes – Cash Out Refi OK

Pretty standard and we've definitely done it in the past with a lot of real estate agents we work with that invest. 

My basic underwriting making some standard assumptions on HOA expenses, 20% down, 7% interest rate, 30 year mortgage, utilities, supplies, and maintenance costs shows a loss of about $22k per year if you are self managing.

Here is the key: Don't pay for anything until it's done to your standard.