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There are things that occurred during the process that I could’ve done to lower costs and be more efficient, which would’ve helped me get renters in there earlier. 

Are these all things to change right away or do I generally wait for them to fail and then replace with the better more efficient options?

Hi Somdeb,If it were me, I'd background both and only put the Father on the lease.If the son is there for short periods I just wouldn't notice it.Good Luck!

Ten years later, investor moves back into the property for a period of two years and sells for $300,000.

Hi Jeff,I appreciate that insight - its a good one, but my day job takes the vast majority of my work week and I am not sure of a good way to maximize my efficiency vetting the people for that process. 

But you can minimize that with some reliable people on the ground locally.All that said, my comfort level is long distance = short holding period.

Seems easier and more efficient to remove the planters if you don’t plan on having any plantings in them

@Erik Pilon I don’t mind being my own accountant, it’s the proactive tax efficient strategies that make a CPA so valuable imo.

A property must be advertised and ready for a tenant to be able to move in in order for the In Service period, and thus the direct expense tax deductions, to begin.