When I inquired about it, plumber said lining, it is usually not prefect since this is PVC breakage not just pipe cracks and the cost saving is not significant enough and maybe headache down the road.I will try to get more quotes and maybe a company that specializes in pipe lining options.I was told foundation work / under slab pipe repair is common in the Dallas TX area due to soil type.

You said that the coverage of the loss and I assume the cost of legal defense was an "exclusion" to title coverage.  

The repair was extensive and costly, requiring excavation (about 3x6 feet) to replace the broken section and clean up the mess.

I’ve been working with real estate financials for a while, and I keep seeing one mistake that costs investors thousands: poor bookkeeping leading to missed tax deductions.🚨 Common issues I see:❌ Not properly tracking repairs vs. capital improvements❌ Missing out on cost segregation & depreciation write-offs❌ Scrambling at tax time instead of planning proactivelyI’d love to hear from the group—what’s been your biggest tax headache as an investor?

Most cost segregation firms will provide a free cost/benefit analysis quote to help you determine if the tax benefits from the study will outweigh the costs.

Would you mind sharing the cost?

Your ability to accurately estimate costs and efficiently manage renovations makes you an extremely valuable partner in any deal.

I have had investors pull equity from their homes in the phoenix area to buy cash flowing properties in Fayetteville and similar areas, because the price growth in the phoenix area generates amazing returns.It depends on if you want cashflow now or delayed gratification later.Keep in mind that when you do sell, there are costs to selling and depreciation recapture  and IRS taxes, which eat up most of your "equity" growth. 

The carrying costs are low, but tenant was making partial payments by month 2.

You end up with Hotel Quality sheets / soaps for the cost of Amazon or even less.