Dripping springs will probably appreciate at a higher clip, Kyle will have more tenants that you'll be able to choose from.

Of course there are the deals where the seller knows their options and still chooses to go with an offer from a wholesaler over listing on the mls, but truth be told, in almost every case, they could have likely got more by listing with an agent.I was just about to lock a deal with a wholesaler at $1M.

I'm sure good appraisers have educated themselves.But I would wonder if you should be asking, "What is the best system to choose given my desired outcome."

The installation instructions for the flooring you choose will include specifications, e.g. 

When it comes to choosing how to rehab a property for a rental it can be a mistake to use your own personal tastes and standards.

They don't have to according to our lease, but they choose to.

I would ask yourself if this building in the area you would choose if you were starting from scratch? 

If you choose a direction you are heading in and make a plan you can be off and running right now!

Excited for you and hope you will keep us updated on what you choose to do!

No matter which depreciation method you choose, you will need to allocate part of the sale price to the tub, using its fair market value at the time of sale, as correctly suggested by @Christopher Smith.