Here's a deal I'm going to break down pretty thoroughly on my process of evaluation.

I think this is the gift and the curse of a still emerging asset class (short term rentals) - as it becomes more "institutional" i.e. more like commercial real estate with more sophisticated buyers then financials and systems for this will likely become more streamlined and stable, but we are still in a place where the buyer pools are more newish investors or typically residential basic investors, so not has experienced or sophisticated evaluating investments based on a detailed financial analysis like more seasoned commercial investors likely would.anyways, just a guess on what might be going on here

I also know the zoning/permits better than the appraiser on some of them because if they passed initial evaluation I looked up the zoning and permits. 

Benefit: Weigh the potential tax savings against the time and cost of making the change.Recommendation: Consult a tax professional to evaluate whether the potential benefits outweigh the efforts and costs involved.3.Partial Asset Disposition in TurboTax: Handling Roof Replacements•Understanding Partial Asset Disposition:•When you replace a structural component like a roof, you can write off the remaining undepreciated value of the old roof.

We are not qualified or set up to calculate a financial picture in the same way a lender does, but we are also not evaluating the same level of risk.

**Evaluate Your Goals:** - Are you looking for quick cash flow, or are you more focused on long-term appreciation?

Ultimately, I'd like to go into MFR, LTR, but I think maybe I should walk before I run, so I'm evaluating the markets for both MF and SF properties.

We have a small time manager that helps me to cut costs and worked with my dad for a little, and there are only 5 with a loan, a great majority are free and clear.You have a great setup, but you have to evaluate all of the properties first and sell the worst ones.

If you PM me, I'll evaluate the deal. 

Evaluate the numbers and your time energy lifestyle for managing rentals out of state and how those align with your why you're investing in RE.