Being under the locate replacement timeline gun always scared me, especially in a seller's market so I knew this was just meant to be. 

If you don't like that answer, you can talk to your CPA about a Sec 266 election.2.

Considering the past 3 elections they have fought for rent control, and trying to break down prop 13, we will see how that plays out. 

If the latter, you will want to examine a 266 election with your tax professional.For all other expenses, examine them through the filter of Treas Reg §1.263(a)-2 and §1.263(a)-3.

Maybe mail is still delayed due to the election?  

I'm doing my best to remember right now that good house inspections are meant to bring up every little thing and that the plan all along was we were gonna do some major rehabs, lol.This really is a great area to move to, and a great time to do it. 

We have elected to convert underperforming commercial spaces into self storage to make this even more financially attractive. 

I assume you'd hire a PM.Sorry i meant Private money not project manager.

Using self-charged income to generate portfolio income to be able to deduct investment interest expense: Taxpayers can also elect not to apply the self-charged rules.

Just wanted to clarify what I meant to eliminate any confusion.