This will work for ordinary losses, but not from negligence or unlawful activity.

You're in the business of flipping houses, so any self-employment taxes on the ordinary income most likely aren't being calculated in QB. 

@Damon AlbersSounds like these properties are in a class c area and your manager is not doing a good job vetting themBut this is not out of ordinary for c class rentals which is why people look at cash flow and be like wow but one $5000 bill can wipe out 4-6 months of rental income and properties never make money and rarely appreciateThis is why we do not do lower class rentals as stated cash flow vs reality are typically not close

Aside from that the biggest value add areas I see are as follows: Kitchens, Bathrooms, decks/patios (if added), additional rooms/bathsKitchens and bathrooms tend to be the go-to, but all of those can help you get the most bang for your buck. just keep in mind that if the area is already of high quality, then it may not be the best area to spend the money vs something that is blaringly in need of an update.

Our family had a summer home that had an open metal roof over part of the patio, and when it rained everyone was uncomfortable with the noise level.

Maybe you don't know how to differentiate between ordinary maintenance and tenant neglect/abuse?

We converted the attic to a coworking space with a community kitchen, front and back outdoor patio and gathering spaces.This is where you can...

Traditional IRA withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, with a 10% penalty if under 59½, potentially pushing you into a higher tax bracket.

“It’s just an entire ripple effect.”Not your ordinary REITDuring the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast interview, Mendenhall told host Woods that he came to real estate after an early career coaching college baseball, a grueling vocation that he said left him feeling burnt out.Mendenhall did his coaching at the University of San Francisco, according to his biography on RAD’s website.

Their most significant risk is an injury lawsuit that will either be dismissed or settled out of court by their insurance provider for well below the liability limits.If a mom-and-pop investor obeys the law and treats their tenants honestly, they'll never have to worry about asset protection beyond ordinary insurance and a small reserve.