At 37% tax rate that's a tax benefit of $370 per year.

Texas: oversupply of rental home because of high inventory. last January there were 200 rental homes listed in my zip code...

I think one benefit is learning and feeling like I am contributing to others here, and the second is gaining visibility.

The tax benefits would be immensely better from being leveraged.

If the house needs a complete rewire, replumb, new hvac, all walls brought to current insulation codes, and then all new flooring, drywall, insulation, kitchen, baths, doors, trim, etc...

We moved the dangerous non code complaint electric mast and panel.

We moved the dangerous non code complaint electric mast and panel.

My realtor would not get to list this house but likely would benefit from a future project when we find the next flip. - I am trying to get two flips under my belt so that I can get 100% rehab loan in the future.

start with professional or nuce pics and a good listing. get vacation rental insurance and a reliable house cleaner and you're good to go. also make sure you line up back up cleaners in case they flake. also get coded door locks so guests can self check in yet not lose the key. is that what you meant?

Starting early may allow you to get some re-design included to your benefit, but even if not there is still time for the court to sort things out while work proceeds so it doesn't need to be a scramble on your end.