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Investment Property: How Much Can You Write Off on Your Taxes?

Zillow

You can't deduct capital investments like new buildings, additions or renovations. Your adjusted tax basis in a property is the original cost you paid for the property, plus any amount invested in renovations and improvements (including labor costs on these projects) that you have not previously deducted for taxes. Advertising fees.

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Do I Need a Property Manager to Rent My Single Family Home?

Eppraisal

In fact, owning several provides a living for many a landlord. In the context of single-family residences, hiring someone to manage the house might strike a landlord as extravagant. After all, the manager -- or management company -- will take a piece of the profits away as a fee.