All Forum Posts by: Justin Golden

Hello BiggerPockets,

I have an owner-occupied duplex and am looking for opinions on the following deduction. We needed new blinds in the rental unit before new tenants moved in. Instead of purchasing new blinds for the rental unit, we upgraded the blinds in our personal unit and moved the old ones to the rental unit. Would any portion of this be deductible? Assume the cost of new blinds in the rental unit would've been $25 for 10 windows so $250. We spent $40 for 10 windows or $400 in the personal unit. Deducting the $250 on the rental side feels like an imaginary expense considering the funds were not actually spent at the rental level. I assume this isn't worth touching but if anyone has an opinion, let me know!

Hi BP. I am under contract on a duplex with my fiancé in the greater Philadelphia area. We are moving into one unit and inheriting a tenant in the second unit. The tenant has a sublet agreement with the current owner of the property and lists the unit on Airbnb. I am looking for insurance recommendations for my situation. I am unsure if the tenant has a rental insurance policy. I know airbnb provides aircover for hosts however I am not a host so feel like I would not be covered. Any insight is greatly appreciated!

Justin