also consider the added mess from fruit trees, as well as the things they attract, for example in WI fruit not picked that starts to break down or drops and left to lay attract yellow jackets and other stinging bugs as well as the hazard of falling fruit, and staining concrete depending where they are. 

Dirtier, disorganized, more stains on the towels and sheets, etc.

Moisture will definitely wick through the concrete and get between and under the LVP.I would go either with tile or polish and/or stain the concrete.

Then I notice a part of the house with water stains on the ceiling.

No seal, no stain.

Minor sanding and staining will allow you to manage a stain on unpainted wood.

She moved the curtain she dad and noticed a stain that smelled very strong.

Hey folkswe have been buying houses and doing brrrr and has some questions around taxesWe are spending around 25-30 on each house but was curious if this all falls under capital improvements or do you class it as repairs and do immediate deductionsI know new roof and appliances are typically depreciated but what about a shower that has mold stains in it that we replaced.

Cosmetic Light Renovation, brightened it up with white paint, refinished the floors and stained coco, light carpentry, exterior fascia, treads on the stairs, and brand new SS appliances in the kitchen.

I was told to pay attention to roof, floors, water stains or damage that could cause mold.