And with a properly written easement I (or future owner) can claw it back if they don't maintain the fence or something. 

This particular property provided a relatively higher cap-rate, competitive price/sf, is well maintained and newer construction, has full tenancy with NNN leases, and is situated in a rapidly growing area.

Then after weeks of no return calls to the brokers or lawyers, they come back stating that they have reservations about the properties not being maintained (which of course is false) and that there is a leak on the property (that was fixed, they inspected) that they still don't believe was the cause of the water leak....even though the plumber told them so and showed the videos. 

These deductions apply to mortgage interest, property taxes, operating expenses, depreciation, and/or repairs.Landlords can deduct the ordinary and necessary expenses for managing, conserving, and maintaining their rental property.

I'd suggest once you get to your duty station take some time to study the market, build your network (attend local REI meetings, talk to lenders and realtors, etc.), and save some extra money.

I've been diligent in study mastering the tip of the iceberg, podcast assisted.

I plan to use this property as a short term/vacation rental.If the property won't be rentable/placed in service until 2022, I just want to confirm that I am still able to take some portion (as determined by cost seg study) of the 130k invested in 2021 as bonus depreciation in tax year 2022, right?

@John Morgan I love this comment. 1) because I live 20 minutes from Branson, and 2) I am studying rocket science!

If you think you can manage your own business and maintain self-discipline keep reading.

I also am pursuing a side hustle of RE drone photography so I’m studying for the pilot test.