They accepted terms for creative financing for 1 year allowing me time to improve rents and refinance with very little down payment.

Operators that are open and able to offer combined usages for slower seasons, such as mid term discounted extended stay rates in the winter, can improve lower estimated production in the off-seasons. 

Perhaps they're also open to some financing solutions as well.Pre-Listing Home Improvements - Curbio - Curbio

You can also consider increasing your deductible to lower the premium, assuming you have enough reserves for emergencies.Energy Efficiency Improvements→ If you cover utilities for your rental properties, look into energy-efficient upgrades (such as LED lighting, better insulation, or energy-efficient appliances).

These neighborhoods are usually less risky than C Class areas, but showing solid comps, market trends, and your plan for value-add improvements will boost lender confidence.If you need any help with financing options, structuring deals, or putting together proposals, feel free to reach out→ I'd be happy to assist!

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Combined, a bedroom and bathroom addition could potentially add $30,000 to $80,000 to your home's value.Avoid over-improving for your neighborhood.

Is it the repair is to fix the it and make it functioning, and replacement is to improve and add more value to it? 

Quote from @Tim Delaney: @Marty Boardman thanks for sharing - just to be clear you put all your expenses related to the house under one capital improvement account t (Wip) and do not bother breaking them down into categories like kitchen and flooring and paint, etc?

I suspect even if it is an improvement I could likely expense it under the Deminimis Safe Harbor if under 2.5K anyway?