Some people perform value add improvements to increase rent and cash flow. 

Allocating non-common expenses (i.e. repairs) - depending on which unit(s) work is being performed for repairs, you may be able to deduct a portion of it, none of it, or all of it. 

Additionally, we perform a 6 month inspection six months after move-in.

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.I'm brand new at this, testing things out.

I'm brand new to this so please excuse any ignorance.

I used the term ‘turn key’ because they are brand new duplexes with virtually no Maintainence.

The Big 5 are also scientifically validated to predict many aspects of performance.

. - rescued me from a "no-show, take my money and go" contractor operating under dubious circumstances (don't trust your lender or anyone to perform the due diligence you should be doing on your contractor).

Put in the time or have mediocre tenants and performance. 

Most importantly, I wanted to establish my brand and reputation in the industry, and moving into a couple of deals I felt would be a huge step in the right direction.