I know David Green has given tips in his book that you should give a little bonus after you find a good deal and I totally plan to but I can’t even get the first deal.

I needed a low down payment option that provided a generous return from both a cashflow and appreciation perspective.

I'd like to get a Cost Seg Study done on it to benefit from 100% bonus depreciation that ends after 2022.

Another way to substantiate repairs is invoices from qualified professionals that detail the scope of work.There may be opportunity for bonus depreciation or de minimis safe harbor on certain expenses.

The house is a 3 bed, 3 (full) bath bi-level with a bonus room that could be used as a 4th bedroom or office.

Bonus question: a light directly above the kitchen sink, recess or dome light?

I think the benefits of combining assets could be a bonus, as we don't have too much capital to work with to start!

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $225,000

Cash invested: $15,000

3 - 2/1 apartments. LOTS OF EXTRA ROOMS WITH NO WINDOWS. Large outdoor spac...

The depreciation even a large bonus depreciation write-off should not prevent you from getting a mortgage. 

As a bonus question - if you are selling your primary single family home (SFH), which is financed through the VA, can you 1031 exchange into a four unit?