Repairs generally include work that maintains the property in its original, operating condition without significantly enhancing its value.

I totally understand that houses need to be maintained - no matter how they're built. 

Keep rent a little bit below market and keep the property maintained and you can get great responsible tenants. 

The situation seemed straightforward: a family was facing foreclosure on a well-maintained home.

If it was on MLS, make sure you maintain your finance contingency (which basically maintains the appraisal contingency).  

You could get new construction with your VA loan and when you move on in a year or so, have a virtually brand new home that will be very little upkeep to maintain when you put tenants in there and typically, you will get higher rents in a newer construction home. 

"The 123 Main St Trust"4.Set up a C-Corp in the state where your property is to avoid being taxed as a dealer and maintain coverage under that state's laws.Depending whether your property is a flip or a rental would determine how you structure your entities.This structure would benefit you both tax and liability wise.

By empowering individuals, fostering open communication, and maintaining a culture of trust and accountability, they create a power team that can navigate challenges and achieve lasting success.

Rent stabilized and rent controlled tenants may apply to DHCR to have an order issued reducing their rent obligation to $1 to maintain a possessory interest in the apartment until it become habitable again."

In contrast, a repair would be a smaller fix that maintains the roof’s current condition and is deductible in the same year.