That's why I think I will be better off buying big ticket items (except for building materials) myself ...I think

The first issue to consider in any securities analysis is whether or not the item in question is in fact a security.

I would not use redfinThe A/C and dishwasher can only be counted if they were installed after the property became a rental and both those items would be depreciated over time - not a single year.With that rent vs expenses you are likely to report a profit every year so you do want an accurate cost basis to start to minimize the taxes you will pay.

To the average looker, they may not identify that branding inside as being you, but these items are noticed.

Here it goes...I know how to acquire property that sits vacant and unused and unwanted by it's owner and creditor on file.

. - new roof, gutters & soffit - minor mold remediation in basement - kitchen is a gut - bathroom is a gut - bedrooms and living room need paint and floors refinished There is more but those are the major items.

If you plan to use conventional financing (30-year fannie/freddie) then you have to be very careful regarding these items so that you don't mess up your loan sequencing.

Same with bathrooms and living spaces.Let's also discuss major repair items, such as utility costs including separating utilities on a multifamily, new roofs, window, etc.I'm not a handy guy so I'll be relying on contractors to do the work.

What they look for is heirs milking an estate to devalue assets.Rents could be a tax issue since immediate family won't be an arm's length transaction if you were expensing off items, calling a "family home" a rental.

My properties have been fixed up so there really aren't too many items needing to be repaired either.