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I think the reason is that your repairs tend to come from multiple categories: very cosmetic(carpet) to fairly substantial (new kitchen cabinets and appliances) to major systems (HVAC, roof, electrical) but rarely falls squarely into just one of those three categories.

Triangle lot B has a small structure on it, so it doesn't show up with the vacant lots, it shows up in a different category.

The "correct" answer to this question will vary from person to person.

PM me and I can provide at least a couple in both categories.

With Supra Key App, Lockbox, ARMLS dues, Association (this varies widely I am with PAR), E&O insurance etc.

Investors, markets and strategies are about as varied as anything.

I've heard on the BP Podcast (sorry, I can't remember which episode) that Zillow and Trulia buy their data from the same source, and that the values listed on those sites can sometimes vary by orders of magnitude from the comps on MLS. 

I have properties in different states with different ppty mgmt and lease agmts obviously vary, so not sure to what extent these points are already spelled out (if any). 

Here’s some more intro about the tricky tax situation:Rented less than 15 days during the year with more than 14 days of personal use For a vacation home in this category, the tax rules are really simple.