Hopefully you required all tenants to maintain insurance providing you with a copy of the policy 3.

HOA.....This is their job... why you pay dues/fees.... so the property is maintained and rules/regulations are enforced and if they dont, then legal action on your pat is needed. 

Even without this safe harbor, I suspect it could rise to the bar of a business as I repair, collect rent, and maintain the home by myself but I'm not 100% confident.Greatly welcome any input on this and any other non obvious tax deductions such as the De Minimis safe harbor and Safe Harbor for Small Taxpayers for buying things such as couches and TVs for the common areas

Better off with a vacant property than one with a terrible tenant.Also, doing periodic inspections is a good idea once you have somebody placed to make sure the property is being maintained and not damaged. 

These programs can be implemented by the owner or manager of the property and may involve a variety of strategies, such as installing energy-efficient appliances and lighting, sealing windows and doors to prevent drafts, and properly maintaining the property to reduce the need for repairs.

I find MOST houses that are in a decent area are maintained and improved VASTLY MORE than MOST rentals in the same area.

Do the authors have free rein over the content or dos the BP staff maintain final responsibility for the finished product?

The best investment is whatever you say it is, not the IRS nor gurus nor ROI. 2) The Success Magazine Factor – The best magazine on Success principles, should be required reading by everyone to maintain a positive attitude.  

Here are a few potential explanations:The policy holder may not have followed the terms of the policy, such as failing to maintain the property or not disclosing relevant information when applying for the policy.The insurance company may believe that the damages claimed are not covered under the policy.

In many situations, an older property can be PREFERABLE to a newer property.One of the biggest misconceptions by inexperienced RE investors is that new houses are inherently less costly/less headache to maintain, and inherently "better" than older houses.