Expensing repairs for 7th rental

[Dan Vleck]

According to NOLO you can expense the repairs for houses after you have an established business.  Whenever I see the topic discussed, however, people say you need to add the repair costs to the cost basis of the house.  I do my own finances, so I don't have an accountant to ask.  Anyone been audited that had expensed repairs on a new purchase with an established business?  How did it come out?

Thanks