I do my search and feel that Manchester, Liverpool , and Birmingham as most likely areas I can invest in , My goal is to have good houses "Single famliy" with good prices that can establish a good cash flow as passive income.For sorry I do not live in any of those ares, I know them from EPL and try to do the research based on income and thier share in UK GDP , for sure london is the best but I can not handle the prices there.Based on my reasech I can classigy them as follow : Manchester is the best in , Birmingham , and then liverpool.I see Liverpool houses is more but rent to prices ratio is low .I need your insights on this with your valuable advise , considering the area I choose , I will keep investing on it and enlarge my protfolio in it for the next 10 years.

Click to enlarge: Phoenix has the most space under construction.  

Interestingly, they've recently negotiated a re-purchase price with us IF we bring new funding to the table.The rehab is required for several reasons: (a) correct the damage the bank has allowed to happen to the property improvements these past few years (known problems include completely destroyed pool makeover; wild animals living inside the residence; flooring missing in sections of the rec center building; destruction of the decorative main entry gate mechanism; lots of dead landscaping; as well as latent defects not known to us such as working plumbing, HVAC & water services) AND (b) expansion & upgrading of the accommodations (converting the private residence to a 2-story lodge with the restaurant/bar, reception/check-in, movie room, public restrooms, gym/sauna/steam room/massage therapy room; enlarged pool & deck area with climate-controlled cover for year round use; conversion of former restaurant/bar building to a general store selling venue collectibles & wearables, selected pre-packaged foods, sundries, RV & camping items, bagged ice & a propane refill station; construction of a free-standing event center; free-standing cabins; enlarged & upgraded RV park with its own small restroom/coin-op laundry building; outdoor activity areas; new landscaping & fencing; new parking area & entry drives (personal car & RVs).We know our target audience having created and operated the former version of this resort for almost years creating an initial membership base numbering about 1,100. 

Costs to acquire the propertyCosts that do not directly relate to the rehabilitation of the buildingCosts associated with enlarging the propertyInterest incurred on the rehabilitation loanSidewalks, landscaping and parking lotsWhat other questions do you have about historic tax credits?

(Click to enlarge)We saved them from having to pay $12,000 in realtor fees and other costs. 

According to my research a capital asset is:The IRS indicates what constitutes a real property capital improvement as follows:Fixing a defect or design flawCreating an addition, physical enlargement or expansionCreating an increase in capacity, productivity or efficiencyRebuilding property after the end of its economic useful lifeReplacing a major component or structural part of the propertyAdapting property to a new or different useA repair is as follows:Improvements that "keep" property in efficient operating conditionRestores the property to its previous conditionProtects the underlying property through routine maintenanceIncidental Repair to propertyReference is http://www.dbbllc.com/newsletters/focus/mar2012/irs-clarifies-capital-improvement-vs-repair-expenseNext time I will rent a small excavator, dig my own hole, and put on a Fernco.

It's great for travel nurse rentals.Click to enlarge  Thank you so much for the info!

If the flooring is outdated, replace it with a nice tile... a simple truck to visually enlarge a smaller bath is use a large tile, 16"x16" or 24"x 24", lay them on a bias and use very tight grout lines.Now, the stairway doesn't look bad the way it is, but the baluster and railing look a little cheap, like something you might see on an outdoor deck.

How do you suggest enlarging my portfolio after I start if I'm focused on paying the property down?

Nearly the entire house is wallpapered so it will be nice to start everything fresh.2) Instead of just enlarging the 1/2 bath to make it into a full, we have enlarged both bathrooms in order to fit larger vanities in each.