It was HL Mencken who observed that in our society, high-status occupations tends to end in -or and low-status occupations end in -er, as in, doctor, professor, actor versus plumber, driver, cleaner.

I plan on super "spiffifying" this property, Good price for a nice little property.You said you wanted to super spiffy it up.I did a quick mockup of a more modern look.Hardieboard, stone, metal roof, eaves extended, etc...Lighter colors look bigger.Good Luck!

Luxurious finishes can give the feeling of comfort, sleek and modern finishes can give the feeling of efficiency and a simple design can give the feeling of sophistication.

On the note of topics and code, depending on when the house was built if you replace the dry wall you lose grandfather status and will be required to update both the plumbing and electrical to modern standards.

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.

Built in 2004, the buildings offer timeless architectural design with all the modern amenities and construction.

because all of the new houses i see still have the sidings like older homes, only the front is modernize. what makes me believe they built it over the old frame.i should point out I'm in Chicago.thanks in advance!

I am looking at one that is pretty modern and has 24 hr automated security and gate etc.

I hate how "society" nowadays tries to tell women that they NEED to put career first even if they want a family, because it's the exact opposite of the right way to go about it given biological reality.

The overall society at large is better off having more/better housing and even the nation itself becomes wealthier because of investment property.