Now you get better cash flow, probably got a tax deduction due to the points (check with your CPA), and you don't need to worry about refinancing later.

Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and software up to an annual limit.In 2024, for example, taxpayers can expense up to $1,220,000 of qualified assets.This election can apply to many types of tangible personal property, such as machinery, equipment, and off-the-shelf software, which are used predominantly in your business.Limits on Section 179 ExpensingAs attractive as Section 179 may seem, there are limits.For tax year 2024, the maximum investment limit is set at $3,050,000.If your business places more than this amount in service, the amount you can expense is reduced dollar-for-dollar over this threshold.In addition to the dollar and investment limits, the amount of your Section 179 deduction cannot exceed your taxable business income for the year.This means that even if your business invests heavily in qualified property, the deduction could be limited by the business’s profitability.Also, not all property qualifies for Section 179.Real property, like buildings and structural components, generally does not qualify unless it is "qualified improvement property."

RCV: $244,000AOP Deductible: $4,000Hurricane Deductible: 2%Liability: $500,000If I remember right, steadily quoted me around $4,000 for the same property so you may be able to find something a bit better depending where in Alabama you are. 

@Greg O'Brienlet’s say you have 300k deduction of material participation on schedule E and you have 300k in W-2 income.

the fee is probably tax deductible as a business expense.Let us know the outcome!

Not the 10 percent down aspect, just the whole idea that you can deduct against w-2 income without being a RE professional.

Child deductions aren't a loophole.

Each area has a table owners can use to calculate the deductions for utilities they do NOT want to include (or can't - like MFR with only one water meter).

Major issues like foundation work, bathroom renovations, and deck repairs are considered capital improvements, which can be depreciated over time, allowing you to offset a significant portion of your rental income with those deductions.

Hold the bill until they terminate and vacate, then deduct the cost from their deposit.