He started the job without giving me a contract.

Here are some observations:The leading 8 listings have accumulated between 40 and 57 reviews in the past year.5 out of 8 listings feature 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.2 out of 8 listings are studios, with the top-performing studio amassing 44 reviews in the past 12 months.The average daily rate spans from $116 up to $526.Next, let’s examine the most prevalent amenities among the 30 listings in this vicinity.The chart below illustrates the top 100 most common amenities in this neighborhood.

Hi,It seems this is hotly debated on the internet.If I have a single family home and rent rooms out, are proportions of common areas allowable in calculation of depreciation and expenses?

I would be better off going to my job and working overtime and paying someone else to build it. 

I work a full time W-2 job and family life is now a priority w/ 2 young children....so I have been bringing on contractors to do my renovations.   

It's definitely not a terrible idea to own real estate outside of a retirement account so you can take advantage of all the tax benefits, especially using the depreciation to reduce your taxable income from a w-2 job.

In detached houses the tenants typically pay all utilities like water, sewer and trash, which often are common utilities in attached townhouses and condos. 

Thomas Wright from Renovate ease always does a good job for me and my clients on the contractor side.

My only qualifications are to have a job with a per diem, and have the first weeks rent up front.  23 STRs, 83 beds, 1400 previous renters.No application, no background check, no deposit, no move in fee. 

That rent would have easily covered the cost of hiring professionals, the job would be done better, and you would have saved yourself three years of blood, sweat, and tears to focus on your next investment.There is a time for learning and DIY, but you have to be smart about it.