That's the type of above-and-beyond that you only get from a true professional.

Maybe you can use your skills to get it fully rented but the owner could just hire any property manager to do so without adding you as co-owner.

Hire the first guy that can do what's needed..Strongest Hurricane scheduled to hit FLA in all history if that's possible.Plywood,, scrap wood anything large enough laying around check garage / basement.Good Luck times not on your side. 

I have a few properties, but they are professionally managed.

All three of those things (gutters, hardwood, painting) are a little on the high side, and all three could probably be reduced by hiring the right sub-contractors for those. 

Contact the county or local planning department to see if there are any issues with building on the property - bring donuts and make friends as these people will make or break you.If you are unsure of the borders of the property, then have the seller order a professional survey be done.If there is a Department of State Lands or similar in your region then find out about any special delineations on the property.Find out about power.

My current job doesn't offer a match and I haven't been able to contribute to my Roth so this new strange space opened me up to finding the awesome community hereI thought I'd ask for some steering direction from those who have some experience so I can talk to a local professional (Dallas, TX) for the details/next steps.

Im currently in the finishing stages of my rehab & in need of a detailed scope of work for company I'm hiring to handle the painting, compounding , plaster & taping of the house.

@Jay Hinrichs But you CAN hire a really talented photographer and market properties to out-of-state buyers than "never need to visit the property" because of in-house management 🤣

Here's a handy timeline chart that I used yesterday in a post to show where an expense should be allocated depending on where you are in the process.There are a few other caveats regarding business trip deductions and start up expenses that you will want to talk to your tax professional about as well.