I feel comfortable with basic work such as paint, floors, kitchen upgrades, and maybe adding a bedroom/bathroom with the help of a contractor.Here a rough example with figures I just made up:Purchase – 120kRehab – 15kARV – 170kForced appreciation on rehab – additional 35k or 233% of rehab costDoes this sound right or way off?

Not knowing anything about your property broad strokes:You're going to pay for the capex in one way or another, so if you don't reserve ahead of time, you'll just end up pulling it out later or selling at a discount.

That's why I discount Amazon resellers as legit businesses and why I focus on repositioning Multi-Family Home (MFH) apartments, because it changes the lives of the tenants that live there by transforming a community.There are 8 money mindsets Savings Mindset – Are you pre-programmed to save money?

If i don't pay anything for the audit defense, then I do not have a deduction.Furthermore, if the CPA made an error that resulted in additional tax and interest/penalties, then I would pay the extra tax but expect the CPA to cover the interest/penalties.

Additionally, I'm assuming "paid deposit" is earnest money, or no?

The property will be obvious more attractive without additional fee charged to tenants.

We are planning on refinancing and paying off the loan and pulling out additional equity once completed. 

I personally do give breaks to repeat clients, so maybe talk to him.her about discounts on future deals.YOu can call around and see what other reputable agents are charging in the area.When you say a finders fee for off market deals, these may be deals where the seller is not paying a commission and he/she is using her network to find flips, foreclosures, probate. etc.  

Here are some additional benefits it has over SD IRA:Great tax-shelter: contribution limits nearly 10 times higher than an IRA (up to $60K/yr)Exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estateGreater protection from creditors Ability to invest tax-free using Roth (post-tax) component Lower cost since there are no custodian, asset-based or transaction feesand more!!

Your tenants are staying with family so they are not accumulating additional hotel expense.