I also had some property I had to find different carriers for as well as having them remove the roof from coverage and other lame games.

You don't need much capital and you kill two birds with one stone -first investment +roof over your head.

Growing up in a roofing family I got put to work early.  

College kids and someone of that age under the same roof tend to butt heads....Here are some key things I've learned after 4 years of landlording/house hacking: 1.

But knowing its value is key for taxes.IMPROVEMENT VALUE:This is the value of all the upgrades you make to your property – like a new roof or an updated kitchen.These improvements can be depreciated, which means tax savings for you.3115:Filing this form can allow you to claim missed depreciation from past years.Basically you are letting the IRS know that you are moving from the standard deduction to an accelerated deduction.RECAPTURE:It's payback time!

The damage to the property can be handled over the next several weeks (large tree on roof, landscaping destroyed), though it is unclear when we will regain power and water (potentially weeks beyond repair?).

And, many of the RE millionaires I know have made their fortunes by buying essentially flat cash flow properties and then having them fully paid off in 15 years not counting the appreciation.

If your units have garages you’re better off offering a flat rate charge to install 14-50 receptacles in the garage. 

At least in Wisconsin, we have to present an offer and get a signature from the seller, even if the seller flat-out rejects the offer.

If I was your buyer, I would have liked to see an accent color on the shingled areas under your roof gables, but again a lot of this is personal.