You got to think the best exit is a married couple with kids; that's going to get highest bid.

I'm not sure if we can like to articles on our own websites here, so to be safe I'll just suggest the IRS web page, which does do a pretty good job of explaining the basics: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc510The main thing to know if you're going to claim business miles is that you do need to keep a log of every business trip. 

Maybe consider an HSA for next year.Hire your wife, kids and other relatives.

I have not been able to find any in person networking events in my area doing a basic internet search.

I am basically counting on the values appreciating over the next 2-3 years and possibly refinancing it later.

Next time if you’re not going to use an inspector then do a basic inspection yourself.

Basically, someone who already has the relationships with accredited investors and can assist in the raising of funds? 

Understand that they are doing this to make a profit, so it will be more expensive than coordinating maintenance yourself.It may be a decent program for a DIY owner that wants to just outsource maintenance, but you will have the same maintenance issues with this company that you would with a PMC:1) Higher costs2) Admins answering the phones & assigning work, that just know the basics about maintenance.

The gas line to the stove looks awful and dangerous to someone who has kids.

And I think today they are back to basically working large transaction between hedgefunds and Large owners..