in 1 of the 2 claims, we had to pay our drywaller to strip the stand of the old water-damaged drywall that was on it, and replace it, texture it and paint it prior to the water heater guy coming to replace the new one. 

Monthly Expenses = $2800 Per Month: Current Management Team = $1000.00Insurance = $224.00Real Estate Taxes = $92.00Fiber Optic High Speed Internet = $89.00Cable TV = $52.00Trash Dumpster = $55.00Sewer / Water = $186.00Natural Gas (average) = $142.00Electric = $327.00Housekeeping = $270.00Ongoing supplies = $230.00Maintenance = $133.00Total Renovation The renovation started in 2011 and was completed 2016 with entire complex being gutted to the studs, then completely rebuilt fully furnished inside and out to new standards, as follows: 26 gauge top of the line triple epoxy coated metal roof26 gauge top of the line triple epoxy coated awning and patio coverSingle hung gas filled energy efficient EZ clean vinyl tip-out windows4 new natural gas water heatersAll new plumbing throughout entire complex/buildingOnly #1 Grade Premium lumber was used throughout entire renovationQuality Price Pfister plumbing fixtures and lifetime parts180 feet of new 4 inch sewer line from the building to the street tapNew premium exterior fiberglass dimensional Colonial style entry door with new door jams, aluminum thresholds, all new lock sets and peep holesCustom picture framed windows with decorative edging and exterior door trim to matchCommercial toilets: all new PEX plumbing, shut off valves, bullets, supply lines, hose bibs, angle stopsNew attic and wall insulation with vapor barrierUpgraded electrical, HE lighting, new fixtures, switches, outlets, breakers, energy efficient lighting, vapor lights, rope lighting and HE flood lightsCustom artistic signage (3) built by Management TeamNew drywall, texture and highest quality Valspar paint throughoutAll exterior wood was hand primed and hand paintedNew vinyl fencing for corner lotPremium Quality pillow top mattressesNew hand textured walls (office), ceiling and covered entryNew concrete sidewalks, kitchens, baths, showers stalls, toilets, vanities, cabinents, counter tops, sinks, refrigerators, microwaves, deep freezers, dryers, A/C units, flat screen TVsAll work has been documents and permitted

Monthly Expenses = $2800 Per Month: Current Management Team = $1000.00Insurance = $224.00Real Estate Taxes = $92.00Fiber Optic High Speed Internet = $89.00Cable TV = $52.00Trash Dumpster = $55.00Sewer / Water = $186.00Natural Gas (average) = $142.00Electric = $327.00Housekeeping = $270.00Ongoing supplies = $230.00Maintenance = $133.00Total RenovationThe renovation started in 2011 and was completed 2016 with entire complex being gutted to the studs, then completely rebuilt fully furnished inside and out to new standards, as follows: 26 gauge top of the line triple epoxy coated metal roof26 gauge top of the line triple epoxy coated awning and patio coverSingle hung gas filled energy efficient EZ clean vinyl tip-out windows4 new natural gas water heatersAll new plumbing throughout entire complex/buildingOnly #1 Grade Premium lumber was used throughout entire renovationQuality Price Pfister plumbing fixtures and lifetime parts180 feet of new 4 inch sewer line from the building to the street tapNew premium exterior fiberglass dimensional Colonial style entry door with new door jams, aluminum thresholds, all new lock sets and peep holesCustom picture framed windows with decorative edging and exterior door trim to matchCommercial toilets: all new PEX plumbing, shut off valves, bullets, supply lines, hose bibs, angle stopsNew attic and wall insulation with vapor barrierUpgraded electrical, HE lighting, new fixtures, switches, outlets, breakers, energy efficient lighting, vapor lights, rope lighting and HE flood lightsCustom artistic signage (3) built by Management TeamNew drywall, texture and highest quality Valspar paint throughoutAll exterior wood was hand primed and hand paintedNew vinyl fencing for corner lotPremium Quality pillow top mattressesNew hand textured walls (office), ceiling and covered entryNew concrete sidewalks, kitchens, baths, showers stalls, toilets, vanities, cabinents, counter tops, sinks, refrigerators, microwaves, deep freezers, dryers, A/C units, flat screen TVsAll work has been documents and permitted

Anyone in northern Utah have suggestions for a good carpet installer and sheet rock tape and texture work?

Keeping the debt helps you take advantage of the leverage to enhance your return on equity invested in the homes.

After that step, I would install a subfloor with textured plastic underneath to prevent against a minor water intrusion and go with whatever flooring you want. 

In all reality, if what you've done from a tax perspective is sound and the economics are supportive, I think it should actually enhance your standing in lenders eye.

Question 2Assuming I decided not to use leverage on the equity of the property and continued to operate the rental and rehab with all cash - Is there a method to get the improved value of the property reappraised post rehab to enhance the depreciation opportunity?

I like floors that have some kind of pattern and texture - not crazy busy, but something that will help disguise the inevitable scratches and dents.

That being said, we just completed an 824 Sq Ft 2 bed/1 bath FULL GUT, and it took us just under 2 months (demo, plumbing, electric, roof, scraping popcorn and re-texturing, drywall, full new bath, full new kitchen, flooring, paint inside and out, landscaping, etc).