This is due to bonus depreciation which allows taxpayers to deduct 40% of qualifying property costs in the first year, in addition to regular depreciation for new construction and improvement.

It depends on the property.... is it value add where there's also a construction component or merely a management improvement opportunity?

BP has no reason to improve the search feature, which they could fix in a heartbeat.

Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.

Wish I had remodeled the space that is the dining room into an extra room to improve cashflow.

Wish I had remodeled the space that is the dining room into an extra room to improve cashflow.

Residency StatusWhile stationed in Germany, you qualify as a resident, which makes securing a mortgage easier.Even if you're not a resident, many German banks will lend to non-German citizens who can demonstrate financial stability.2.

Spear's comments about required capital improvements as they relate to rent increases and a captive audience/ trailer trash mentality. 

I own a home improvement company and also completed a flip with great ROI.

Their rates are good but boy, they looked at my financials and ask some funny questions such as asking for proof that I could withdraw funds from my SEP IRA account, and that I need to provide documentation to verify that  this employer sponsored retirement account allows for funds to be withdrawn, or if withdrawals could only be made in connection with the borrowers employment termination, retirement or death etc. everyday they sent me something new to answer.