Repairs like this are usually capital expenditures, you write if off in the year purchased and don't depreciate it over time.

Yes, Real Estate broker in the UK, and lender who specialized in buy-to-let (investor style) loans

For example an architecture style, graphic style, exterior vs interior and so forth.

Tenant is scamming you, but if the lawyer can write something that says you are not admitting any liability and this is a one time thing, perhaps. 

I will say that the borrower has a better chance to negotiate on the fees, interest and when they are to be paid with a private individual lender as opposed to a hard money style lender (that has more overhead).

I am based in Australia and an Australian citizen looking to start investing in Duplex to  4plex-style residential.

Even if not, the writing is on the wall for more regulations for everyone, if they approve these.https://www.coasttv.com/news/ocean-city-council-to-discuss-r...https://www.oceancitytoday.com/news/ocean_city/ocean-city-co...

Right now, newer vintages, larger mix of 2 beds, washer dryer hookups, townhome style, median income in excess of 50,000.

Hi BP Community, I am writing this post because I feel like I have been stuck in expanding my current portfolio.

Maybe sit down and write out a plan with your future real estate investment goals and then plan from there.