However, carpet has an expected life-span of 10 years and this carpet is already 5 years old so it has a value of $2,000.

., For a vacation home or for a short time span, they are great. 

He is good but I wouldn't be willing to pay with that kind of raise in a year span without any change in my tax situation from last year.

Usually you are looking at 5 year span live with luck for replacement (that is $12-$15/monthly cash flow). 

Investing at our age with our limited amount of $ requires commitment that spans across all areas of your life.

Cap X refers to capital expenditures which is a term used for structural components of home that have a limited life span and will need to be replaced at certain intervals. 

Contract law typically stipulates that an agreement spanning a year or more must be written in order to be upheld.

Hi All,Am under contract on 5 buildings that span two side-by-side properties.

Hey everyone,I am under contract on 5 buildings that span two side-by-side properties.

You can't deduct ANY remodel expenses related to a house until it sells, so if that project spans over two calendar years, no deducting any of Year 1 expenses until the property sells in Year 2.