If you buy a home, best to take a tax deductible trip to analyze the home, and the area around it. 

Unless you got amazing supporting documents from the previous owner (a move-in checklist, pictures of the unit in the prior condition) it could be hard to make a case to keep the deposit.If you do keep the deposit and they file a claim against you and win they could get 3x that security deposit.

They claimed to be complete renovations but as i did not see them i took their word for it. 

It must: 1) Automatically Track my Mileage 2) Provide a comprehensive export to excel/spreadsheet for tax purposes 3) Free -any good ones free? 

Happy to run ROI (cashflow, appreciation, tax deductions) calculations with you.

Does that have a positive or negative tax implication?

Day laborers arent even an option for me cuz no way would I put someone to work on my property that I just met hours ago and hope they don't fall or later claim they got hurt and surprise me with a lawsuit.

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@Forrest Brown,  I'm never a fan of telling anyone that writing a check for taxes is the best idea, but it does depend on your goals and your potential tax liability upon sale. 

If you're weighing between purchasing a primary residence and renting spare bedrooms versus buying the entire property, which is more tax write off advantageous.