Here is a recent post of mine that addresses your questions:Cost Segregation - The Basics (biggerpockets.com)You don’t need to complete it before the end of the year to use it for your 2024 taxes.

Basically a gift from him.

I’ve been working on tightening how I review deals and trying to think more like the buyers who are actively closing in today’s market.Beyond the basic numbers, I’m noticing that certain factors tend to matter more once you’ve looked at enough opportunities.For those currently buying: What are the first things you look at before spending real time on a deal?

It's basically the loan amount compared to how much the property is worth.

My current plan is to pay off mortgage + interest as soon as possible by adding extra principle. 

For screening, run your own credit/background (SmartMove or RentSpree), verify employment or a corporate letter, and collect first month plus deposit up front since 30+ days is basically a tenant in Ohio.

It basically turns in to a how long have you owned it meter. 

The bar is weirdly low on basics like showing up and finishing, so if you can do that you already stand out.Weekend only is not a deal killer if you position it right.

Hey Dustin,Your top platforms are going to be FB Marketplace, Zillow, Craiglist, Avail.co (gives you access to basic rental property management tools including listing syndication), room rental websites (roomies and spareroom), and even Nextdoor (free, private social networking app for neighborhoods that connects residents with each other).

We used a basic format, but each sheet was highly customized for each property.Already know based on your market/criteria?