If there is any work done on the exterior of the house that applies to both sides of the house(the entire property, like paying someone to mow the lawn or for gardening , etc) you are able to expense/capitalize half of that.

Moss, Supervising Judge John J.

Better insulated from work disruptions for hourly tenants as many are salaried.My person sweet spotC: Built 30-60+ years ago, Can be suburban or urban, many run-of-the-mill garden apartments.

Waiters at Olive Garden seem to make pretty good money.3) Save 100% of what you earn in an FDIC bank account.

The nurses, gardeners, clerks, artists and teachers you claim are losers, living paycheck-to-paycheck, not saving - pay your rent and so help you acquire the wealth you are achieving now as an investor.

(Think 4-plex with one exterior door, but the basement/garden level units aren't finished units) Note: There are no egress windows in the basement so I am unable to convert the property into a 4-plex, nor do I currently have the funds to take on that much rehab work.One of the basement "units" is unfinished (see picture) and I'm looking for creative uses for this space that will provide extra income for the property.

Hi @Alleia James, I was referring to multifamily buildings where one unit’s (usually the garden unit) utilities are tied into the common area building utility meters paid by the landlord.  

Your family and your love must be cultivated like a garden.

@Chris Moss would you think the typical approaches?

@Chris Moss The possibilities are endless.