It all started with removing some interior walls and changing the floor plan, removing a chimney, adding a bedroom and bathroom, installing patio door to the backyard, and completely renovating every other interior element What was the outcome?

If you need a firm to locate and rehab an out-of-state property, it probably is not a good idea.  

However, their lease is up in two months, so I would only focus on non-renewal for now.In my book, I explain methods for removing tenants without evicting them through court.

I also side with Adam and take advantage of the added protection of the firm I use.

@Cheryl Abram, there could be a number of reasons why large investment firms focus on smaller investors.  

What I don't like is seeing the removal of peoples options and freedoms to self select and engage in what they want to do. 

For larger properties, some of our clients run another cost segregation study at the time of sale.2) Partial Dispositions - Taxpayers can carve out and dispose of components removed or demolished from a building.

To add value to the property, we undertook extensive renovations including the removal of over 40 yards of trash, installation of a new septic system and wall-hung boiler, and a new well pump.

@Jamie Bateman, I'm curious how you removed Safeguard from the equation in order to deal directly with the borrower.

I also hire one of the big national 20 CPA firms to review returns every 2-3 years.