But just the tax incentive will decrease the incentives for buying.most media outlets are very skeptical they'll be able to pass such large changes.  

Just curious what others consider, when evaluating a rental property for rehab.. how much to spend $$$ (more then basics) vs scaling back and doing minimal.

I ask because my action plans have always been to update r...

And regarding the downside, I was thinking about the decrease in returns if we lease vs develop ourselves.

Also note that not everyone will qualify for the SRAP program and the amount you must decrease your rent (rent control) equals the amount you receive upfront, so the only benefit is having the cash upfront if you can invest it wisely.Also note that several other hurricanes have hit and threatened the same areas.

It generally increases your insurance rate and decreases your tenant pool (who wants to rent from a shady landlord that does illegal work?).

Property Crimes in Cincinnati will NEVER decrease.

Do not buy anywhere if the state or metro populations are static or decreasing.

Mostly I've heard lawyers claim it becomes more of a pain to come after you and decreases the likelihood someone's going to try.For myself it makes more sense to put the properties in my own name and have an umbrella policy in place.

Oftentimes you will see purchase price increase as the age of the property decreases, too.

I'll typically try to do this by calculating appraisal cost in basis points, and finding a way to either decrease the discount points, or increasing the lender credit, accordingly.