As a bonus, the mini split would also provide AC.I also agree with @David Dachtera it would be a worth while investment to sub meter and have the tenant pay utilities.

I'm gonna continue researching duplexes, quads, etc. in my area until I get my bonus come Xmas time.

He also includes a lot of bonus content like contracts, agreements, etc. that you can customize and use when starting out.

And for a limited time only, you will get access to TWO special limited time bonuses -- "The Top 10 IRA Mistakes to Avoid," an audio interview AND the video "How to Use a Self-Directed 401(k) to Fund Your Real Estate Deals."

Amazing chatComprehsnive Task managementmobile app for iphone and ipad keep info available when on the goability to create workflows via globiflow.As a bonus, I setup additional "organizations" for other side business and my personal life.

@Jered Sturm  one last thing on benefits of tax write offs.when your in a high non sheltered income business as a larger HML company is or investor is.the IRS granted us section 179 bonus deprecation.So you simply go buy that Jet you always wanted.. :)  Look at most mid to larger size builders they all have a jet !!!...

The appreciation almost always happens, but is a long term bonus - not the core strategy.

I know this is a hot rental area and houses rent pretty quickly so thats a bonus.

Let the loan officer collect his quarterly bonus and quietly move most of you deposits to a more convenient institution at a later time.

I think I will buy J Scott's book on flipping, on BiggerPockets, because it includes the bonus rehabbing book, plus the digital copy has more free tools, forms, etc.