Let's use an example of replacing a leaking kitchen faucet (assuming it can't be repaired):You can easily find out how much the materials are by going to the Home Depot website and picking one out.For labor we Googled, "How long does it take to replace a kitchen faucet" and this is the answer we got:AI Overview: Replacing a kitchen faucet can take 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the faucet's complexity and whether you're doing it yourself.

Which is very complex and costly and likely warrants professional help.Now, if it's just you and your spouse, then your 2024 tax preparation is likely relatively straightforward:- you will create a Schedule C on your personal tax return- you will NOT report any costs of purchasing the property or its rehab, not in 2024- you will report your business overhead expenses such as marketing, driving, technology etc- you will end up with a business schedule showing zero income and some expenses - not breaking the rules but potentially raising an audit flagCan you do it yourself?

However, full site visits, though more expensive, maximize tax savings by capturing every depreciable asset and offer better audit protection.While online studies may be suitable for simpler properties, full site visits are ideal for complex or high-value properties.

@Jonathan Small For Partner 1 ($72K W-2 income, 2 rentals in an LLC), hiring a CPA is advisable due to the complexities of managing rental property deductions, depreciation schedules, and LLC compliance.

Quote from @Casey Wilson: Hi there, I was wondering if any Detroit-metro experts from the PB community could offer advice on what areas in the Detroit-metro area might be worth exploring for rental properties (ranging from single family homes to 5+ unit apartment complexes).

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment. 3 unit apartment complex What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

If it is a heavy value add deal, the calcs become a little more complex. 

Britt, I've had coin operated washers and dryers in my rental complex for 8 years and they are very easy to cheat the mechanism with a common household item.

Plus, very important to understand the new layout and how the dig down will effect the existing stairs, plumbing, etc.Happy to connect and talk through your specific situation because @Bruce Woodruff mentioned every project is different and know one price fits all espeically with these complex jobs.Where at in Chicago is your building?

Purchase price: $4,100,000 Cash invested: $2,000,000 79 unit value add apartment complex with roughly 800k in cap ex completed What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?