The main reason to do a cost seg study is to generate bonus depreciation, which creates passive losses.

That being said, this is mainly doable for folks taking on cosmetic rehabs with great time management/construction management skills.

Cash flow is mainly a mechanism of leverage in the deal.

The main issue is land... or lack-there-of.

It's my understanding that the city is responsible for all the piping up to the curb stop in my front yard and I am responsible for the curb stop to my property.Yes from the water meter to the house is generally the owner and from the main line to the meter is generally the city.. 

We mainly own SFR and do LTR but last year we added our first STR and its been a great experience.

The main property will be my primary residence.My biggest question is, what kind of foundation would you use, (that is to code and will pass inspection/permits in Charlottesville) that is either relatively easy DIY or cheap to outsource.

I made the layout more user friendly, added a whole wall of closets in the main bedroom, totally gutted kitchen and bath.

They used to be marketed with all of the other homes on the main search page, but a user had to go into the filters and specifically select the "FSBO & Other" tab.

@Brad Smith One main way is picking up the phone and forming a connection with the different reps.