For example, adding a back deck, garden area and dog washing shed in a few of my properties to ensure I attract the best tenants and they appreciate living in my property (and don’t leave).

Rehab will be for the main house that’s a 4/3 + garage and deck and the rest for the aforementioned Ohana.  

Needed work - replaced siding and windows, added a small shed in back, fixed the fence and back deck.

Other start-up costs such as appliances, which are normally considered capital improvements, become deductible in the current year under the de minimis safe harbor provision of the tax code.Note that some renovation costs will always be considered capital improvements regardless of whether or not a property has already been placed in service (for example, replacing the entire roof).Examples of renovation items you want to complete before you place the property in service:fixing structural issues (for example, cracks in the foundation)replacing an entire roof, floor, bathroom, kitchen, or plumbing systemadding a deck or new HVAC systemExamples of renovation items you want to do after you place the property in service include:painting installing appliances replacing a doorknob or windowrepairing an existing plumbing systemother minor repairs

It's not a deck, it's not a pool - I don't see the need to do anything 

We have begun to forcibly appreciate our home through, -deck construction-kitchen updating-fireplace updating-curb appeal and landscape overhaul Lessons learned?

Nice touch with the Sketchup models, are these just for yourself/construction or did you use them to help create a pitch deck for a partner investor?

(2) The back deck and staircase going up to the second floor isn't properly attached to the house.

Best to just reach out but make sure to have a good pitch deck in place.

Is there anyone who has experience with pitching to investors that would be willing to share examples of pitch deck formats.