Since I started managing rentals, some of the changes are, depending on the location, voucher holders (Section 8)/source of income became a protected class, smoke detectors have to have 10-year sealed batteries, and you have to take 2-step screening with the first step you can NOT screen/ask the criminal history.

This allows you to increase the value of your building without the emotional rollercoaster of the SF market that is based purely on emotional demand. 

I would check with your CPA but I would imagine you can write it off as a business expense if its purely a rental. 

@Trevor Aydelott Are you planning to do a house hack or just purely rental properties?

Tesla battery manufacturing also hiring in Austin. 

Get a battery and surge protector unit for your computer and nvr system.Good luck, great investment.

If they are purely cosmetic, I'd leave them off. 

He said you just write a clause into the lease about normal maintenance items such as light bulbs, items with batteries etc. 

If someone has experience on how much it costs since it is a purely non-payment of rent case, then that would be supertThanksAnl 

Not to be rude but I’ve met so many successful people that aren’t the smartest guy in the room but what separates them from the rest is purely action.