"We want them to be broken.

Working long hours tends to lose it's luster.Being in the NNN space for commercial for passive wealth I have talked with thousands of millionaires over the decades on the phone and built lasting relationships.

Maintenance issues, broken toilet in the middle of the night, blown HVAC? 

Most solutions to property problems can be solved with a 3 minute phone call (plumbing / AC issues, etc).  

Peeling paint, inside or outside, handrails on stairs over 2 steps, broken glass, working electric and plumbing and operational heat source. 

I carry my phone with me at all times, and approve all requests within a few minutes if I can.  

The combined effect is that premium increases will normalize going forward.I have a feeling if I had an investor on the phone that was reading headlines about insurance premium spikes, the above would satisfy them.  

We had already been planning to do some maintenance and repairs (repave driveway, re-insulate attic, replace two broken faucets, other minor items), but were wondering if, for tax reasons, we are better off waiting until we close on the new home and this is no longer our primary.Can this work count toward tax deductions as preparatory work on rental property, even if it's currently our primary?

@Richard QueenHappy to answer any questions you have over an initial phone consultation if you would like.Also, here is a link to reviews from 30+ investors who have worked with us over the years:https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ZacharyCole/referencesLink to another forum discussion with many investors who have worked with us previously:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/518583-feedback-on-renttoretirement-and-zach-lemaster?

Here you have a few options:- Terry McDonald - McDonald Group - eXp Realty, Phone: (704) 390-6221.