Cap Imp vs Repair Expense IRSI'm in the middle of doing some 2017 tax crunching last minute so of course I am on Bigger Pockets forum instead of finishing up my taxes :-)Anyways here's a useful tip on Cap Improvement vs Repair ExpensesMy strategy has always been to increase regular maintenance, repairs (Repair Costs) and spread out costs over time instead of the hands off approach to defer maintenance into larger Capital Improvement expenses. 

But after more research I did decide that it would be the best way for me to network and get some hands on experience about real estate investing and my market while reducing my financial risk. 

I have been lurking for a while and have read everything I can get my hands on about wholesaling and the Atlanta market (most things coming from Bigger Pockets.My plan is like most. 

Also glad to see that you are going to do an apprenticeship with your landlord; you will learn more from the hands on doing than any book can provide.One book I'd add to your list is a phenomenal book on negotiations called "Never Split the Difference".I'd also highly recommend blogging about your journey, your readings, your apprenticeship. 

We are in Mount Dora (just north of you) and have done a good amount of flips and currently have a handful of single family rentals.

Look for the bell at the top right of screen; hovering the mouse "hand" over it should bring up "Inbox" to click on.

The past month I have been listening to podcasts and reading everything I can get my hands on.

The big investors in the town have their hands tied and are barely making it.

Overall, then it becomes a more hands on business, which may not have been your intent.

I am just wondering though as all this stuff becomes main stream it seems like the prices are going to drop like a rock.kind of like when my Dad bought a hand held calculator for 300 dollars that you can now buy for 99 cents LOL>