Not to mention, solar panels can also be a cause of roof leaks and require regular cleaning to maintain some level of efficiency which is not great to start with while also getting worse over time.

Like the OP said, better to have it and not need it that to need it and not have it.  

Every 15 yrs HVAC, every 20 roof/kitchen/bath, every 5 flooring...  

You can see their condescending tone in their replies to anything negative online. 

With $170k to deploy you most likely will have that all in one, maybe two deals, if it doesn’t go well you could end up way worse off.That said, if there are other factors like the property is a huge pain to manage or you are worried the neighborhood may actually get worse or you know you need a new roof in a couple years, then I’d consider selling.Also, even though you said it’s not a high appreciating area, do you think 1-2% is fair?

I believe right now it is although prices are going through the roof.

I like to use AI when communicating with sellers/agents to keep an up beat tone to the conversation.

Assets identified in this study include:Building Systems: plumbing, HVAC and electrical distributionInterior Construction: flooring, drywall partitions and ceilingsStructural Components: doors, roofing, windows and wallsPermanent Fixtures: emergency lighting, restroom fixtures and signageThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

Could be a new roof, HVAC system, or new kitchen along the way (all of which could certainly add equity to the home irrespective of the year it was built).  

The issue is that whatever he does, he's going to need time to educate himself and recommendations on who to trust.