This can lead to significant tax write-offs.However, bonus depreciation is currently being phased out.

All my houses currently have good tenants that pay on time.

Refinance the current properties with a DSCR lender.

New builds - IF, and I stress the word IF, there is ever a correction in North Alabama real estate, Hazel Green and Meridianville will not be able to support the current entry price point of new construction there, and could be underwater;  just my opinion of course. 

The questions was whether my fire escapes are up to code, and since the Fire Department approval was given in 1940, on a small slip of paper, it's grandfathered even though it doesn't meet current codes.

I found a duplex that currently cash flows very well even with today's rates. 

You'll need to provide more info on the current financials of the asset you are hoping to buy to substantiate the loan amount and purchase price.

However I call one of them explained my situation, currently starting, getting to know the value and look for lenders, however his answer was not what i expected, he let me know they are looking for investors with money so they can help them...So I was wondering If you have any advise/opinion/comment on;Would the fist step  be get to know to what financing amount I have access to, based on my employment and credit score?

Still thinking pool but market likely matters.Yes, we're learning that Vegas is pretty crazy with regulations, BUT doable so that's our current target market.

Current payment on it is around 900 with about a 4% interest rate.