And as soon tenant complain the scorpion, I call the pest control guy and did a full treatment.

Things get done if you're repeatedly on the ball and work with the legal system instead of insisting on getting the most favorable possible treatment from the court that you possibly can.

@John Warren  John I suspect this OP is talking about what happens if a house goes down in market value.not tax treatment for depreciation.   

If you're one of her buyers without all those things in place, don't expect much preferential treatment. 

Window Treatment: blinds, shades, curtains?

Real estate offers a lot that VTSAX doesn't - cashflow potentially greater than the small dividend, very low cost debt, fantastic tax treatment (learn about the 1031 Exchange, cost segregation, and opportunity zones), the ability to buy at a discount and force value add, and so much more. 

My answers below are based on my experience as a full-time real estate investor and I am hopeful that someone will elaborate on that issue as it is certainly a hot spot with some friends of mine who I have heard complaining about this very issue that An important issue to ensure everyone understands is whether your tax treatment is such that you aren't allowed to deduct any expenses or your not allowed to take any losses that result from the property until the property is sold.

You may be able to find a local bank lender that will do it, but they may be very puzzled by the $1 sale price in the chain of title and ask awkward questions.You could sell and potentially 1031 into a more expensive property to defer the tax liability, but it is generally advisable to hold the initial property for one year prior to selling to be comfortable that the IRS won't challenge your subsequent 1031 tax deferral treatment.

Understand if/what wells and sewage treatment equipment you'll need to operate.

Property purchased primarily for resale (a flip) is not eligible 1031 treatment.