-Just been focused on affordability on infill BTR's although will be starting a larger BTR community in the near future, not a huge deal but planning on side walks on both sides of the street, not a requirement here, but will be a nice added amenity for the community.I’ve got my own ideas and experiences, but I’d really like to hear how others are navigating the build‑to‑rent wave.

The property is worth $500,000 roughly and this should lead to a $60-65K depreciation deduction from a mixture of long-term depreciable assets and short term (furniture, finishes, sidewalks, landscaping, etc.).

The most simple and basic answer is State law decides.A longer version is, everything requires maintenance; roads, sidewalks, landscape etc.

Furniture stored and used outdoors should be outdoor furniture, not indoor upholstered items.Steps (front and rear) and sidewalks: should be clean, and free of hazards.

The whole point is for the service to be autonomous for the mid term renter, meaning the sidewalk and drive being treated before they head out the door.With all due respect, "I'm sure" is an assumption, not fact.

Like setbacks, storm sewers or ponds, sidewalk requirements, etc.  

Jayden still is growing, snake is 6 foot.Next week is electrical, painting inside/outside, pour sidewalk and porch. 

Slower single lane roadways might only need one or two signs at the corners.Whether there are ordinances or not, do not block sidewalks for pedestrians, cyclists, or people with disabilities.When I put out signs, I start at the house and work outwards.

When it comes to real estate, here's a general list of eligible assets and their depreciable lifespans that you should know: Residential Rental Property = 27.5 yearsThis includes any building or structure where 80% or more of its gross rental income is from residential units.That means:- Apartment buildings- Single-family rental homes- Duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes- Mobile homes (used for residential rental)- Any kind of residential lodging facility where the primary purpose is long-term rentalCommercial Property = 39 yearsThis includes non-residential properties like:-Office buildings-Retail stores and shopping centers-Warehouses-Industrial complexes-Hotels and motels that do not qualify as residential rental propertyLand Improvements = 15 yearsThese include sidewalks, roads, fencing, some landscaping, and parking lots that are separate from the building.Personal Property = 5 or 7 yearsPersonal property used in a rental activity usually has a 5 or 7-year life.This includes most furniture, appliances, carpeting and various machinery.Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) = 15 yearsGenerally, this includes any improvements made to the interior of a non-residential building after the building was placed in service, excluding elevators, enlargements, and the internal structural framework.Computers and Related Peripheral Equipment = 5 yearsVehicles = 5 yearsNote that land itself is not depreciable.

Targeting Bridgeport, Pilsen, and near North side walking distance to the L, 3-4 unit.