In larger volume, you can get better return.  

Based on the value of a property you can likely get away with a inexpensive desk top study such as condos and you will require a more comprehensive engineering study for larger properties like a 4plex.Desktop / modeling options are sometimes good for smaller residential like you mention. 

There are instances where added depreciation expense will not result in a larger refund.

In a previous life, I developed midstream energy assets. 

So, had we put something down, we could have gotten a larger return from rent.

About 6ac of grass with scattered trees, a pretty wetland area, and decently close to larger towns and recreation areas (Ocala National Forest, Mt.

Are you drawn to SF, 1-4 families, larger apartments?

I'm hoping investors allocate some of the resources and energy spent hiding in the cloaks of secrecy on being a good real estate operator who avoids claims from arising in the first place as opposed to falsely believing you have greater protection. 

The risk of problems is extremely low, even in larger markets.

It is your property so unless the tenant is intentionally breaking things they should not have to pay for repairs.As others have mentioned, it is hard enough to get tenants to report small issues that can and do cause larger problems when I am not charging a fee, you are opening yourself up to major issues if tenants are reluctant to call because they don’t want to pay a fee.