I have that worked into the proforma as a vacancy line item.

Costs ran significantly over on both of these items and not being in the area it was not possible for me to add my experience in renovations to lowering them. 

Two groups that I will consider investing with again are Colony Hills Capital for multi family and FNRP, which specializes in grocery and big box store anchored retail spaces.  

There seems to be a belief throughout this thread that its alright for a city employee to come onto your property and simply lie about item after item and then send a written agreement in direct contrast expecting you to sign and return it.

You need to make sure that your property is easily financeable if you decide to sell it in the future and any future buyer can call out non-permitted items and actually report you to the building department or, at a minimum, ask for seller concessions.

1) I’d remove all items under $100 and the landscaping/vegetation items.

I plan for a time when they can be there and check in and make sure there aren't any maintenance items they haven't told me about.

Some items to touch on while you talk to prior investors:How has the overall experience been?

Those two items will vary quite a bit depending on the house.

The good thing about bonus depreciation is that you can take the amount eligible for bonus depreciation in that given year.For example - if you place a $50,000 item under 5 Years MACRS on December 31st, it would be eligible for bonus depreciation which as of right is now 60%.