Just make sure your contractor bills break these pieces out to substantiate the cost.A CPA that writes in the blog section said recently that kitchen cabinets were depreciable as 5-yr property.http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/2024/blog_posts/20803-tax-saving-tips-for-reiI hadn't heard that before and asked her to confirm, but no response from her yet.

Not every investor wants to be a contractor like you've chosen to do.

Quote looks too low.I changed mine AC and furnace for nearly $8,000 and its not even an high-end class.Try call a few contractors to compare the quotesAlso you can check what others are paying for getting new AC/furnace at NC area.http://www.hvac-cost.com/search?

Something else I would suggest would be to use as many hyper-local contractors as possible.

Get a list of every title company in your area and call each one until one is willing to do the assignment of contract or double close for you.

I think my biggest problem is finding a contractor that is able to see what I tell him and execute the plan.

I have a buyer for this vacant building.Buyer sends out contractor to look at the inside.Security guard says he can't come in to look.I call seller and he does not have any security out there.Talked to asset manager at the bank and they have not foreclosed on the property.Sometimes the asset manager said the city of Atlanta will secure a property to keep crime out but she thinks it is drug dealers as well.

I also want to represent my business more legitmate and Id like a space that customers as well as other contractors can meet me and plan projects.

Start looking for contractors and interviewing them.

Building good relationships with other investors, Realtors, Title Companies, attorneys, accountants, contractors, etc., will not only make your life easier but will ultimately bring you deals.