We have a list of 185 items that go into each rentals we design, many of them multiple times.

I cook most my meals and don't buy unecessary items....usually.

Whether you want to be technically correct on relatively small items that are immaterial for your overall tax situation is your decision.

Got a new property checklist item for you.  

(Many times those 2 items do not align either).DC is amongst the lowest risk markets in the country, and consummate with that it has some of the lowest yields in the country.

Downspout extensions - make sure the downspouts extend at least 5' away for the house (and see item #1).If you don't solve the grading issue, you must turn your basement walls into a waterproof dam that is 8-10 deep. 

Schedule B states the exceptions to coverage, Schedule C states the items that need to be taken care of prior to closing (essentially a to-do list) and Schedule D is a disclosure.

A cosmetic remodel isn't touching the majority of these items. 

Do you have any tips on getting cheap trailers or any websites that list them, I've checked out loopnet which had a few good items.

The county has changed the deed to reflect the title for the home has been changed and the land and home are now one, not two separate taxable items.