The records or other documentary evidence must support all the following: The amount of each separate expenditure, such as the cost of acquiring the item, maintenance and repair costs, capital improvement costs, lease payments and any other expenses.The amount of each business and investment use (based on an appropriate measure, such as mileage for vehicles and time for other listed property), and the total use of the property for the tax year.The date of the expenditure or use.The business or investment purpose for the expenditure or use

With the new tax reform it brought a new chance for us to defer our taxes with Opportunity Zones.

I honestly suspect your offer has little chance of success but at the end of the day you never know until you ask and it never hurts to ask.

If the seller is carrying back financing, typically that kills any chance of negotiating a lower price.

Let's talk when you get a chance.

Example:  "Dave buys a single family rental for $100,000 and determines that his improvement ratio is 90%.

We should have a new and improved version of each by summer.

If you find a good street, but the houses need work, start with 1, then go for houses nearby, and improve the area!  

So if you are buying to hold and rent from somebody that was claiming house as a residence there is a good chance the taxes will double for you the following year. 

would this be a good strategy at having a chance to get the place?