The opportunity for investors to purchase a desirable property quickly is a major reason to seek private lending.

For those who are self-employed with no full time employees, the Solo 401(k) format provides similar checkbook control over funds in a slightly different configuration - but with a more robust retirement plan.Several providers of both services are active here on BP. 

Seasonal RE activity has begun, vegetation is Green, Bluebonnets are blooming, temperatures are moderate. 

Itemize deduction has nothing to do with depreciation or your rental activity.

If you plan to keep all of these long-term, you could do a portfolio loan and combine all 6 into one portfolio. it sounds like they're cash-flowing, which would be the majority of the "qualification" on portfolios, and you could take cash-out based on a combined LTV on all 6 of them.

Every 6 months we have to print out a "short form standing" letter from the state and send it to our hard money lender to let them know the LLC is still an active business.

The road on which it is located is a major street (3 lanes each way) that has become more and more commercial with each year. 

Continued diligence and activism will be needed as what did pass is not perfect and may be revisited in the future, especially the potential permit limits.

You just need to be knowledgeable and pro-active. 

What other major expenses should I be factoring in?