The covered parking area and patios should have adequate drainage to prevent water accumulation and potential damage.Investment ForecastPurchase Price: $849,900Total NOI over 10 years: $308,782.13Year 10 Value: $1,256,336 (based on a conservative 4% appreciation rate)Annualized return: 6.30%ConclusionWhile this property is poised for appreciation, sustaining it over several years for substantial returns would require substantial financial resources due to high debt servicing costs and negative annual Cash on Cash (CoC) returns.

Also cost me 1500.00 Er trip which they insulted me cause the dry wall got in my eyes since their idiot workers did not put plastic up, and they told me were sorry about your allergies.

Insulate, add electrical, mini-split ac, and possibly plumbing, as desired, drywall, tape and paint, put built-in cab's on one side if you want, hang the tv, speakers, etc, install bi-fold/multi-fold doors on the side leading to a patio, and replace the garage door with an insulated one keeping the track and removing the motor, or install a carriage type garage door into the existing garage opening.

I planning to have backyard installed in new construction SFH.I read this cannot be added to the cost basis of the rental property and be depreciated by 27.5 years since it is not an improvement to the property.But what about paving the patio and side of the garage, where it is touching the house.   

I personally hate the plastic shower walls where they come in several pieces, like one piece for each wall.

They are made of thicker plastic, tougher, and odor/juices won't leak through.

Purchase price: $348,000.Cozy 1-BR condo with patio in the heart of Adams Morgan.

I've seen some beautiful outdoor paths & patios done this way etc, fill in the gaps with sand or concrete.You might also donate it to a habitat for humanity store (call and ask if they'll take it first) where they might get it in front of the right set of eyes. they might give you a tax donation receipt?

Generally plastic and fiberglass, to fix right especially on the floor, you're better off just replacing the tub.

Once you start using it, keep a piece of plastic on top of the remainder inside the can, and also seal the can tightly with the lid.