It looks to me like, prompted or not, a lot of cheerleaders showed up to encourage the OP to dive on in, the water is fine.

Same with old water heaters. 

Perhaps your father would be on-board with that toe in the water of REI. 

Concerns such as the home value decreasing, 24/7 humming noise, increase water bills, increase electric bills and other environmental concerns in regards to health. 

I’d be careful with some of the advice floating around out there.Sending out texts or cold calling the wrong person can land you in hot water.

I'm just glad I was able to point it out to my clients before proceeding further, which could have led all parties into a sticky legal situation and me in hot water, like you mentioned. 

In Greater Boston, keep it simple: target 2–4 units near strong transit and hospitals where rents stay resilient, run real comps and conservative rent assumptions, and factor taxes, water/sewer, and winter maintenance so your numbers are honest.

Put 1 inch soapy water in the bottom , left filter in and spent 2 hours sucking up bees .

.💡 Utilities – If you pay for water, gas, or electricity, those are deductible.🧹 Cleaning & Landscaping Services – Routine upkeep expenses.💼 Professional Fees – Legal, accounting, or property management services.🧑‍🔧 Contractor Labor & Supplies – Any materials or hired help for property improvements.🚗 Mileage/Travel – When traveling to inspect or manage rental properties (keep mileage logs).💻 Office Supplies & Software – Including bookkeeping tools, printers, and even part of your home office.Creative Ways to Give Back — and Still SaveGiving back can also be tax-deductible when done thoughtfully:🎁 Tenant Appreciation Gifts: Small gifts such as gift cards, snacks, or holiday baskets (under $25 per tenant per IRS rules) can be deductible as a business expense.🏘️ Community Donations: Contributing to local charities, shelters, or community events near your property may be tax-deductible if donated to a registered nonprofit (501(c)(3)).🧤 Property Improvement Drives: Donating old appliances, furniture, or materials from renovations to nonprofit organizations like Habitat for Humanity can qualify as a charitable deduction.Pro Tip:Before December 31st, review your receipts, invoices, and bank statements.

Something that we value tremendously (regardless of the appraisers opinion ) and are working on adding an off grid hot tub, outdoor sauna with water side jungle-gym.