If work needs to be done to mitigate long term damage, can he say no to it being done?

Quote from @Ben Smith: Kislay, afternoon from Atlanta GA.I am also a new investor, currently I am looking to refinance my primary home and pull around 100k.

@Tanner Pile @Bonnie Low @Conner Olsen @Heather Loyal @Ben Einspahr @Bill Brandt @Jamie BanksThank you all for the replies!

@Ben Guttman is right in that the captive is probably the program that will most closely match what you are trying to do.Best of luck with it.

Can he take a loss of $50,000 off his taxes if he sells it?

Quote from @Ben Aaron: I have an interior designer shes very experienced and helps me with exterior/interior and landscaping she charges around $5000 including also her ordering and making sure all materials arrive at the site.Could you ask your gal if she knows anyone here in the Phoenix area that does what she does? 

Thanks for the response Ben!

Cheers,Ben.

Bens/Roscoe Village/Lincoln Square area and after 5 seconds of thinking, he thought it was a good idea.

Here's who I tend to watch:-Ben Mallah - This guy is very successful and I've learned a lot from his question and answer Q & A livestreams.