Building codes change and labor and materials go up.

It's shedding material from impact of sun's rays, that's how elec is produced.

You can do whatever you want in terms of bending for the tenants and trying to provide "great service,' but the truth is you receive no credit for it and will be the evil landlord at the first repair that takes too long, late fee owed, alternation denied, etc.  

The alternative is I pay cap gains taxes and dump the capital into my rebuild project on my primary which would allow me to rebuild without any financing at all. 

But the neighbors told me when they built their house from ground 6 years ago, there was no issues for any building materials or trucks going through the alley. 3. the house is in historic district of Charlotte, meaning there are quite some restrictions on the exterior renovation. 

Here’s why and what alternatives might exist:Real Estate Syndication or Fund: Invest in funds that generate passive rental income, which can offset Schedule E losses.Real Estate Professional (REPS): Qualify for REPS to reclassify rental losses as non-passive, allowing them to offset active income.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

There are some very good alternatives to using QB, including Xero and Wave. 

Transitioning to a Second Property with Low Money DownIf a second FHA loan is not an option, here are alternative strategies to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses:Conventional Loan with 5% Down: Once you’ve added equity to your current property, consider refinancing into a conventional loan to free up your FHA eligibility.

I stick with the main OTAs and have added GVR since I believe that one could materialize but trying to get direct bookings is also difficult.  

That way you are an alternative rental option for those that cannot afford a single family home.