This is like when a seller says they don't want to pay capital gains so they want 200k on the contract and 200k in a bag.

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

We paid $232,447.36 out to 36+ different trades & vendors for this home.This $232K creates jobs and promotes growth because it is spent and recycled in the economy, creating a ripple effect.Congratulations to the Greatleaf Homes Team for another new construction home closing today!

I'm starting out with a triplex that I plan to self-manage (in Pittsburgh).

This is is a very good area and would actually live in 1 unit, so 3-4k negative cash flow for living expenses is ok, as any house w mortgage would cost that.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tfbjOlyVsGW3nHLVPk_R...Key questions/assumptions:- Total for this deal in cash is 300k, anything else (reserves, renovation loan etc) would need to be a bridge loan or hard money- 1 unit is vacant and current rents are VERY under market, projected rent is what seller gave as realistic.

Will be glad to check options in more detail.  

It was installed in a house that is over 100 years old and the subfloor wasn't perfectly level, but not horrible.I'm seeing seems open up near the bottom of the stairs/entrance and in living room area, I guess mainly the higher traffic areas. 

His mother took over the payments of the property taxes of her sister's house after her sister passed away about 30 years ago.

Hang in there! 

While rates were near all time lows, we bought a home that we could reside in and rent out the backyard detached living garage space.