I got a call earlier this week from a customer I installed a deck for back in 2002 .

Hey BPers!
Just curious where each of you stands on this one.  I realize this is a case-by-case basis.  Sometimes the tenants plan on paying a month's rent at two places to allow a less-hectic move.  However, this co...

Island. nothing installed in your island. 

I've spent the last 3 years nagging the city to sell me a lot next to my property so I can install a driveway and they've finally agreed.

One thing I’d stress is the significant difference between Detroit proper and the surrounding metro areas.

If the tenants don't care for the pool properly, it could cost you thousands to fix.

Just ideas, talk to your CPA to make sure you are doing it properly. 

He was pay ed to install a AC unit in my home and disappeared  he refuse to answer the phone calls texted massages he stole my money and won't respond 

Electric: is the easiest to split, but may require holes cut in walls to separate the units.Gas: gas lines aren't as flexible as wires, but it can usually be done affordably.Water: most cities will NOT install additional water meters on a property.

And while a 1031 exchange isn’t an option, some people explore alternatives like installment sales to spread out taxes or even tweaking the investment structure so your returns are treated as interest instead of equity.There are definitely some creative strategies out there.