Then he taught me how to make perfect repairs.

Issue is my credit is damaged working on repairing it.

(in a row)I'm not sure all this impacts. who is responsible for snow removal, repairs, etc?

It is for this reason that I never let tenants do repairs and the fact that they may damage something else in the process. 

If tenants decide to provide any new information (not previously disclosed) after lease signing, Agent shall have the option to carefully consider this additional information and either decide to terminate this Lease upon three days notice to quit if the additional information has the potential of unfavorably impacting the previously signed mutually benefiting lease agreement, or Agent can decide to make adjustments accordingly including but not limited to any additional screenings as needed, rent/security deposit/utility fee or any other applicable fee raises, pet fee implementations as applicable, request for emotional support documentation for new pets and request for completion of a pet addendum to modify existing lease.Unless otherwise communicated, Tenants are required to resubmit application for any Rental Lease Renewals.Tenants shall promptly notify Agent in writing of any subsequent change in the information provided by Tenants on Tenant’s lease application.

I expect I'll accrue a bunch of tax losses which I can start taking (using the $25k rule) once I start renting the property for a full calendar year.Now for my actual tax questions:Will I regret doing the repairs before actually getting a renter, i.e. should I post it on Craigslist before I start paying for these repairs so it doesn't get classed as start-up expenses? 

I think a lot of wholesalers lose quality leads by only offering cash at 70% minus repairs!

The SFR I intend to buy in Austin is new construction so my CapEx and repair costs should be minimal in the next 10-15 years.

I think the repair time is a minimal factor, or at max 30% of the weight of any deal.Brian Pulaski Yes, every state is different also the financial avenues used on the sell and buy, i know someone who buys a house with all cash (no lenders) and no contingency.

Property #1 - If you have income that has not yet been paid out in repairs, my guess is they will call it income and taxes would then be owed.