But regarding improvements that increase the value of a property they are "capital expenses" they should not show up in any evaluation of profit and loss (income and expenses).

Mercury tanning facility, etc...Pay attention to this upfront>>>Quality, quantity and availability of well water, soil perk sample from around the site, availability of LP year round, availability of cellular, and internet.Pay attention to this upfront>>>How far (cost and time) will it be to run electric to the site, and how much electric can the power company provide without having to make major super costly improvements (that they will charge you for in cash upfront before doing the work).

You can improve the property and receive the full "After Repair Value" of the property when you purchase it.  

Consider How They Advertise PropertyOne of the reasons for hiring an expert to manage your property is to improve tenant occupancy.

I am currently serving active duty in the US Air Force at Shaw AFB and am trying to start up a property management company in Columbia SC!

I am currently serving active duty in the US Air Force at Shaw AFB and am trying to start up a property management company in Columbia SC!

For some reason, the "improvement" part of it nearly doubled, and as a result my taxes have basically doubled from 2021 till 2022. 

And hopefully some improvements and inflation help us to get the majority of our money back and do it again.

I would need to see 12M of short term rental history to qualify the loan based off the Air B & B history.

I can use the extra cash for improvements or just maintain reserves.Thank you!