Electrical capacityMini-splits are a great upgrade, but older properties often need panel or wiring upgrades.

Strong point — deferred plumbing and electrical shortcuts are some of the most expensive “surprises” new owners inherit.One of the bigger ones I’ve seen is patched supply lines tied into aging galvanized pipe.

This is why getting an engineering based cost segregation study, the IRS' preferred methodology, is so important.

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I'm a software engineer who also invests in real estate (CoLiving strategy).

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I saw some inspection reports that state things like "a qualified electrical engineer will have to evaluate for repair".

Not worth the cost of the study since it did not accelerate the regular 27.5-year depreciation.By contrast, another investor's $12,000 study on a recently renovated $3.8M office building yielded first-year additional deductions worth over $120,000 in tax benefits - a clear home run.The quality of the engineering team matters tremendously.

A GC who's excellent at kitchen remodels or small commercial jobs is not the same as someone who's managed full electrical, HVAC, and plumbing separation.

.- Electrical issue that caused us to lose power in most of the kitchen and the other full bath.