To determine if the expense should be classified as a capital improvement or a deductible repair, the context of the expense is very important.An example is, if an item of expenditure is part of a general plan of modernization, renovation or rehabilitation to equipment or other business property, it typically must be capitalized even though on its own it would be currently deductible.According to IRS Code, expenses that you must capitalize are those that:Materially increase valueSubstantially prolong useful life (including replacement of deteriorating assets)Adapt the property to a new or different useHowever, you are allowed to deduct expenses and fees for routine maintenance and repairs that help keep the property in efficient operating condition.

With the mistakes that have already occurred, you are already costing yourself more than $500.00.Once the property is vacant and repaired, I would hire a local Property Manager to oversee it.

Lastly, don’t forget about the tax benefits, you can often deduct mortgage interest, repairs, and other expenses.If you need help navigating any part of the process, from financing future investments to managing your rental, feel free to reach out. 

Reviewing their product page it does appear the $25/month is base with the marginal $1/unit pricing after that. https://latchel.com/emergency/So more economical as the portfolio grows, though very curious Your XP once repairs are triggered since most after hours calls would be “surge pricing” for any contractor they bring in. in 15 years I’ve only had a few of the stereotypical “after hours broken toilet” calls, but I know that’s highly variable by location and property class.

The aspect of buying and selling without the headache of repair, remodel or tenant issues is what I find the most appealing. 

Don’t be involved with those properties in ANY other way (management, lending, repairs, etc.) 

Here’s the background:Background:Property Ownership: In October 2021, my grandmother purchased a property in cash for both my aunt and me, and she also paid for all the repairs and renovations, which were completed in the summer of 2022.

The repair quote was over $1,200.   

There are going to be three levels of addressing this 1) things you can simply go there and do anytime (pick up pet waste and throw it away) 2) things you can do given proper notice (enter the unit and inspect, repair damage etc) and 3) things you can only do given proper process/procedure (notice to vacate, increase rent etc.)

My clients who are no longer hamstrung by daily upkeep and repairs experience a tremendous sense of relief investing passively.