You can even pull off The Office "win win win" scenario with 3 parties all coming out ahead.

This is something to consult with your CPA to further understand the total amount you will be depreciating and on what schedule.There are also many other things that are/could be depreciated and not necessarily wrote off as deductions in full, in any given tax year.

There are many use cases out there and truly depends on what you want to use it for and how far to take it. 

We just met with two pro cleaning companies and had the opportunity to try one out so far.

The above action will be far more valuable to current and future LP's than who did or didn't have a bad deal. 

Overlooked Benefits of a cost segregation studyA cost segregation study allows for property owners to more easily write-off assets that get damaged/destroyed as the value of these assets is determined as part of the study.

The earlier you start in your RE journey, the better off you will be in the future.

The private lending world can sometimes feel like the wild West, but as far as industry norms go I would say that your lender is operating outside of them. 

I, too, would love to hear from anyone who has dealt with them so far.

You can remotely monitor the property and address any potential issues quickly.Automated tasks: Smart lights can be programmed to turn on/off automatically, saving energy and adding a touch of security by creating the illusion of occupancy when the property is vacant.Consider using a smart home hub like Google Home or Amazon Echo.