In any case, I think that 10 years down the road it may actually have a bonus by appreaciting in value as well (Good location, good schools, and current prices are still reasonable).

For example, your backwards state of CA (sorry but not sorry) does not allow bonus depreciation.

Bonus getting your PML to collateralize another property instead of this one.Our last buy was similar. 

I have reached my earring potential at my job, and the only bonus for me is working overtime.

Here is an old thread I started that discussed "Where Do You Park Your Money".https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/519/topics/526153-where-do-you-park-your-moneyDiscover Savings account has no minimum, currently pays 2.1% and they offer a $200 bonus if you deposit at least $25,000 into the account.

@Ali Alain   Depreciation and potentially bonus depreciation.   

(Bonus!)

With most credit card sign-up bonuses worth $500+, spending a little bit for fees is just a cost of doing business.Send me a message if you'd like to discuss how this works.Originally posted by @James Masotti:Originally posted by

Need to convince the family that sacrificing a garage to gain an apartment would add to the property’s value, not diminish it.Long version: We have a 2-car garage with a 300sq ft bonus room above it.

Honestly beyond the couple of hour inspection everything else they off is "bonus" if you buy single family.