A-defeasible fee estateB-leasehold estateC-life estateD-life estate pur autre vieI answered A, because the time is not limited as long as certain conditions do not occur.

I would suggest that you interview several Realtors and ask them the following questions, to ascertain if they are truly Investor Friendly, or if they are throwing you a sales pitch. 1.

I would suggest that you interview several Realtors and ask them the following questions, to ascertain if they are truly Investor Friendly, or if they are throwing you a sales pitch.1.

Once I had done that a couple times, I would certainly be in a position where I could easily ascertain if a handyman changing out windows could do a good job at it for $30/hr, at an average of 1 window per hour, for a maximum of $230 per window.Instead of calling my plumber in when the cast iron stack cracks and starts leaking, for a $600 repair and the $200 to have the wall patched, I could do it myself for maybe $100 in materials.I'm sure you can see how the math changes when you're willing to trade your time for money+experience, and then later as an experienced handyman you can hire and effectively supervise/teach unskilled labor to help with these jobs.

I've come across many suspect contractors, so just be mindful and check references, pull permits when needed and I would recommend paying them once the job is completed (or you can give them a draw as certain aspects of the rehab are completed).

The questions are to ascertain whether it was an arms length transaction. 

Andrey if there is an HOA you should read the bylaws to ascertain how they might restrict your business dealings, or how these bylaws may change in the future!

I am wanting to ascertain if there is a market for a service I am thinking about offering. 

I would suggest that you interview several Realtors and ask them the following questions, to ascertain if they are truly Investor Friendly, or if they are throwing you a sales pitch.1.

Solar panels on a rental are deductible, however they are most likely an improvement that would be capitalized and depreciated (i.e. deducted) over time.More importantly, you'll want to ascertain if you qualify for any tax credits regarding the solar system investment.