Which means mortgage interest, property taxes, HOA and insurance.Costs that are one-time and are specifically related to the purchase, like an inspection, are added to the tax basis and depreciated, instead of being deducted right away.

The contract can say "Buyer may market until their hearts content and take out TV ads on this property".

For the sellers-no fees.The w/s partner-helped him with initial offer, which added the value of a significant profit for both of us.

Also you need a job that produces enough money to live off of and have extra to invest plus have the flexibility and time to invest and network. 

They take good care of the property, keep it very clean, and even added 1500.00 dollars in landscaping on their own dime.

As the Property Manager for a landlord, do you folks charge extra for any repair projects or maintenance calls that require on-site supervision and time spent above the normal call of duty to see the repair or maintenance through?

The ultimate question would then be, what is the payback period (from maintenance savings) for spending the extra $470/unit to vent outside? 

The extra cash flow might offset the need to have a staff on site or the amenties they provide.  

We moved into my mother-in-laws walkout basement, not before completely gutting it and adding a kitchen.

I would imagine the extra service life would justify the cost increase over carpet.