Similarly, does foundation problems mean a cracked slab that’s a $80k fix, a leveling problem on a pier and beam foundation that’s a $8k fix, or minor termite damage that can be taken care of for $2k?  

I got a quote for roof repair, but of course we are on a time crunch due to the contract, and as always you never know how much more damage they find when they open things up.

Termination of the lease is as nerve wrecking as confusing.

However this last tenant left our unit in a very damaged and extremely filthy state that took considerable work to remedy (which was a surprise because they had been pretty responsible until this event). 

. # 2 the people in these neighborhoods Are generally low income, so they will fight about damages cause they don’t have the money to fix it, # even if you screen you still can end up with a bad tenants boyfriend or girlfriend who is crazy or sells drugs And say they don’t live there but is always there.

Hidden damages or poor construction can cause issues down the road.

Curtain rods are damaged.

These are typically deductible in the year they’re done.On the other hand, improvements that better the property, restore it after substantial damage, or adapt it for a new use generally have to be capitalized and depreciated over time.Now, if the cost is $2,500 or less, you might be able to use the De Minimis Safe Harbor election to expense it immediately, rather than depreciating it.

Civil Suit they would need to prove damages I believe.

Property damages?