We are power washing the exterior and porch (and staining it), fixing gutter downspouts, removing trash from the property, putting up exterior lights and security cameras, getting lead certifications, etc. 

First I was thinking of removing all the squares and painting it but there are nails where the squares were.

You get the zero land basis you’re looking for while removing the weather, the maintenance, the high utility bills, the landscaping, snow removal, exterior repairs, etc etc. 

The most expensive part of the pool removal will be the fill dirt.

The solar panels may actually increase your insurance costs or create coverage gaps since they add roof penetrations and expensive equipment—verify your policy explicitly covers solar panel damage, removal/reinstallation after roof repairs, and inverter replacement.

Some you can remove and in some instances you can install siding over the asbestos siding.

They may remove the animals if there are an excessive number not cared for.   

On paper, your end numbers look solid, but 24 months of heavy carrying while juggling demo, RV site prep, squatter removal, and major renos is a lot of cash burn.

If the property management company can get a police report then they can work towards removing the tenant - or at least a non renewal

For larger properties, some of our clients run another cost segregation study at the time of sale.2) Partial Dispositions - Taxpayers can carve out and dispose of components removed or demolished from a building.