Your taxable income may be more than $15k (from capitalization of improvements, for example) or less than $15k (from depreciation or cash-out refi). 

Look for deals that need physical improvements that will allow you to increase rents and occupancy.

As a beginner without the financial support of "family or friends" (F&F), I've noticed many investors and gurus make the suggestion of using family and friends while watching a webinar, youtube video or listening to a podcast. 

We may want to lower the Refinance loan amount to improve Cash Flow.  

AC Service Tech on youtube is a great way to learn all you could ever need to understand about your AC systems. 

Or what if he considers capital improvements to be “repairs” making the property look worse.

Once you have earned some money and mature a bit you may find that it is also part of the responsibility that comes along with success that may lead you to simply want to help a community maintain or improve its quality and value.

I think a landlord has a responsibility to the try and improve the community in which their rentals are located.

@Jason Dekdebrun Capitalize as you improved the property when the unit was vacant.

I also recommend reviewing his YouTube channel for boatloads of free content.Mentors/Educators:Frank Role from MH University Kevin Bupp and Charles DeHart from Mobile Home Park AcademyTony Ferris from Park Place Education