Can I expense this cost as routine maintenance or is the cost capitalized?

I know we could qualify by turning the project into short term rental cabins but that could be uncomfortably capital intensive.  

We are moving as far as we can but with two full-time jobs and kids, by the time we get in touch with the agent, she sets up visit, go see and figure out rents in the area to ensure numbers add up...someone snatches it.I read some investors make offers site unseen - and then inspect the property and back out during the due diligence period if we see problems on inspection.We haven;t done this and as beginners, feel rather uncomfortable with this "shoot first, ask questions later" strategy; but if this is what it takes to prevent yet another good opportunity from slipping thrugh our hands then I guess that's what we'll have to do.Regarding the "Fair Housing" aspect, we don't intent so state anything or discriminate against anybody.

. ;-) Naturally we avoid outside work in the winter as it if far more expensive {heated building surrounds} and uncomfortable to carry out.

Routine bills are payed on-line and entered into QB as they are paid; the LLC's debit card is used for rehab expenses. 

Generally speaking a property manager SHOULD be doing this type of routine maintenance scheduling for you.  

Or scribbling them out depending how difficult the task was..Writing in the day planner is only part of my morning routine,  which is modified version of miracle morning with Tim Ferriss and Gary Keller One Thing influence. 

I made a point to appreciate my coworkers, my team, my salary, my benefits, and the routines that came with working a job in Corporate America.

They don't need to wake me up or text me at an uncomfortable hour.  

That is such a great routine for beginners to practice underwriting.