This is because the IRS provides a framework for cost segregation, not a bright light method.

There's a lot that goes into it I know but having a framework to explain to an out of town buyer is a must.As for electrical and plumbing, call local experts and get quotes for redoing an entire house.

What does that legal framework look like?  

But I would frame it as, you probably wouldn't want to lend on this but maybe you know someone who would, and I'd love to bounce my framework/ideas off you.Either way, hope to see you at an upcoming meeting!

. $200 be out in one week 10'days whatever time frame works and ends on a Monday .

If you can't sell and breakeven, your Trustee can negotiate with all the lien holders and see if they're willing to give you a discount (example: if there are mechanics lien of $20,000...talk to the contractor owed and negotiate to give him $4,000 as full pay off so you get a $16K discount).I know this is quite a lengthy answer but I hope this gives you a step-by-step framework for you to solve such a problem.

The safe harbor found in Rev proc 2000-37 lays out the framework that the IRS has learned to love prefer and punish if you don't do it that way. 

@Brian Burke thanks for that analysis framework reminder.

That type of arm's length, passive income investing is well suited to the IRS framework surrounding IRA plans. 

But an orthodox Judeo/Christian legal framework frowns up on it based upon occasions/incidencts like Jesus cleansing the Temple of money lenders (Matthew 21:12, as per Google).