The building components and systems that make up the building are the ingredients. 

Finally, roof age is one of the most crucial components to insurability of a home.

That's a stretch, but I am going to run some of my own internal data to see how far "down" by NC and SC guests are, in terms of percentage, from years before. 

I am parts of groups where people invested in coffee, oil and gas, ATM machines etc. because they were chasing the depreciation components (especially back when there was 100% depreciation), they got all that depreciation but in some instances the funds took a turn for the worse and not only did they lose their investment they also owed money due back to the IRS for depreciation recapture where they took too much depreciation.

Before 2024 we had a lot of international visitors, all through Booking.com.

I then hosted an international student which was a great experience, plus paid most of my mortgage.

This meanse that if you buy real estate this year (or had bought real estate after January 19, 2025), you can fully expense eligible components like appliances, flooring, cabinets, and land improvements...in year one.You can't depreciate the entire purchase price of the property, though.

Leverage is an important component; learn how to play the credit game and build your FICO score, on top of that, it does not hurt to have access to credit lines.Second, I would seek private money from friends or family.

This contractor will take me from gutted house to ready-for-drywall (reframing, new siding, finished basement, new siding, new roof, new plumbing, new electric, new HVAC), at which point I will take over and complete the internals with my team. 

.- In-House Renovations: Our construction team handled all renovations internally, transforming distressed assets into turnkey rentals while maintaining strict budget and quality control.- Leasing & Property Management: Each unit was leased to thoroughly screened long-term tenants using full credit, income, and rental history checks.