The funnel is light today.. perhaps will pivot to a new market but MAPP could increase a bit too if the numbers make sense. 

The study breaks your property into parts with shorter depreciation lives, things like flooring, lighting, and appliances, so you can write those off faster instead of over 27.5 years.Even though you bought in 2020 and 2021, you can still do this retroactively by filing Form 3115.

Curious if anyone has utilized a strategy similar to this and could shed light on their experience.Thanks!

Only green‑light if projected post‑reno rent comfortably covers taxes, insurance, PM, vacancy, CapEx, and debt.

I have only heard the zoom calls 3 of 5 days but it is a green light for me.

New kitchen, new full bathroom, added half bathroom, new eyebrow porch, new flooring, new paint.What if you did a light value add that projected a value increase enough to cover holding and selling costs, but the market depreciates a little?  

A reasonable modification refers to a physical change made to a rental unit or common area that allows a person with a disability to fully use and enjoy the premises.Examples of Reasonable Modifications:Installing a ramp or grab bars in a bathroom.Lowering countertops, peepholes, or light switches for wheelchair access.Widening doorways or removing carpet for mobility devices.Adding visual doorbells or smoke alarms for tenants who are hearing-impaired.Landlord Responsibility:The landlord must allow the modification if it’s reasonable and necessary.For federally funded housing (like HUD or Tax Credit properties), the landlord is usually responsible for the cost of the modification.For private or market-rate housing, the landlord may require the tenant to pay for the modification and restore the unit to its original condition upon move-out (if the change affects future marketability).The landlord can ask for plans and proof that the work will be done safely and professionally.Tenant Responsibility:The tenant is responsible for paying for and arranging the modification (unless the property receives federal assistance).The tenant must obtain the landlord’s approval before work begins.The tenant may be asked to restore the unit when vacating, depending on state or local law.Best Practices for LandlordsRespond to all accommodation or modification requests in writing and in a timely manner.Keep a Reasonable Accommodation/Modification Request Log for compliance records.Train leasing staff and maintenance teams on Fair Housing requirements.Post a notice or add a clause in your lease about Fair Housing rights for transparency.Final ThoughtsReasonable accommodations and modifications are not “special treatment” — they are legal rights designed to ensure equal access to housing.

Jacksonville has been getting a lot of attention lately, and there are definitely a few different ways to play it.Your contact’s approach—owning lower-priced homes with ~$1,000 rents—can work well for cash flow, especially if the properties are paid off or lightly leveraged.

Keep your buy box tight – focus on light-to-medium rehabs in proven, landlord-friendly markets.Vet your core four early – agent, PM, lender, contractor; test them on small jobs before scaling.Underwrite with conservative numbers – realistic rents, padded expenses, and a contingency fund.Verify everything – contractor bids with photos and line-item scopes; PM approval on rent before closing.Stress-test your exit – ensure refi works at today’s rates and you’re not overlevered.Run your “noise-to-numbers” scan – analyze 20 leads, pick 2 that pencil, and test your team on one light rehab before tackling heavy lifts.

Good plan to start in Baltimore with boots on the ground—keep it simple and systemize: pick a tight buy box, then run a “Noise-to-Numbers” scan on volume (agent MLS pulls, 2–3 wholesalers, and one direct-to-seller list), comp only within close radius and similar beds/baths/condition, and budget rehab with two contractor walks plus a contingency; start with light cosmetic flips to test your GC and processes before tackling heavy value-add.