As far as ROI, there are a few givens that will always give the majority or even dollar for dollar back, such as landscaping, flooring, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and security systems.

It appears the issue was discovered and remediated quickly, so it's doubtful the tenant was exposed to anything in significant amounts or for long periods.

We could see less homes come on the market as well as duplexes that sit for longer periods of time before going into contract.

I'm pretty sure you can do BOI filings for free on the FinCen site.However, our CPA recommends possibly using a third-party service because many of them may make changes/updates (e.g., your address changes) easier. 

Additionally, it can help maximize renovations and improvements.A Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.

As the the lines get blurred on who is interpreting the definition of these terms correctly, the desire from the owner to update a property that from the naked eye needs work should be absolutely heard.

How often does the agent update you? 

I found this deal through a relative, we negotiated without an agent through a period of x months.

If you wanted to pull funds out of this property next year, then I wouldn't recommend it because these loans have prepayment penalty periods.

You need a great agent to sell the place for you and not allow the listing to sit for long periods of time.