@Vivian Yip  We just use a very generous utility cap. 

If all else fails, 😀 ReSure's got extensive resources on all these subjects in our educational platform (which actually includes some plagiarizing from Michael!

I do some construction myself and have an extensive team of framers/ electricians/ plumbers / HVAC ect. 

Our coaches guide clients through an extensive course on investment due diligence to identify their risk tolerance, ask the right questions, create investment criteria, evaluate performance, identify any red flags and have a plan for what to do if an investment doesn't perform as expected.

Cost segregation can be utilized for many different scenarios such as new construction, properties already owned and newly purchased properties.

Like you mentioned , the prices are going down because a lot of people thought you could just buy a property and slap it on airbnb , expecting it to rent well without doing improvements , not realizing that the market would be overstaturated with " C and D " quality properties ( A+ are the properties i'm speaking of)I'm seeing that you can buy those type properties( A+ potential) that have simply been under utilized and 1.

Monthly expenses will include mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities (if applicable), maintenance, and reserves for repairs.You’ll need at least 3.5% for an FHA loan or 20% for a conventional loan, plus cash reserves.

@Jay Hinrichs is correct.However, the following seasoning periods are what I am working with on the DSCR programs that I utilize for my clients.

One challenge was managing extensive renovations on a modestly priced home, requiring disciplined budgeting and planning.

Deductible expenses include a proportional share of mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and repairs.