Best exercise is going on a job site and working with a contractor line item on pricing.  

Lots of trial and error and learning from mistakes, so much more capital needed than 50k, so much work to do building a drag net across 5 - 8 markets to capture opportunity then have boots on the ground to put plans in motion.  

He also noted other miscellaneous items for us to do also, and it seems like he's making a wish list. 

However, I did speak with the realtor, and she sent me information on key items like the water heater, which was last replaced in 2014.

I don't understand why my taxes go up a few bucks when I change move an item (a kitchen appliance) from bonus depreciation to an expense on schedule E.

Because I pay for the materials, I know the cost of each items now.

Another item to factor is cost.

.- Stocking Essentials: We make sure that all necessary items, like toiletries and linens, are available for guests.7.

At least at the court steps... not sure how that will work with online auctions via Xome or Auction.com.It sounds like I may need to capture this funding arrangement under a different instrument.

I only recommend this route if furnishing the STR is not the long item.