Any general thoughts on these items would be really helpful.  

I’m going to take some points out of his book like how to breakdown each component in the house and set up an itemized scope of work.

The obvious items such as the address, sq.footage, and intended renovations will be included. 

Owners when you have a property management company, when do you receive a receipt or invoice for the items that were fix or replace in your rentals for the month so you can keep for your records?

You don't just pop down the street when you're hungry or forgot an item.   

Dont buy any big ticket items like a car on a loan.

If I make it my primary long enough I can capture most of the $200k in appreciation tax free as well.

If they are violating on noise and preventing others from quiet enjoyment, they are violating on other items. 

A measure in the federal coronavirus relief bill grants taxpayers an above-the-line deduction for up to $300 in charitable donations starting in 2020.Normally, you have to itemize deductions to get a tax write-off for charitable donations.

Next item, where did  you get the estimated rent for the home?