When two separate plumbers looked into the issue they both determined the shower needed to be replaced because it was improperly installed (by prior homeowners we purchased it from) causing the leak.As for the length of time the repair will take, it was 3 days total to rip out the shower, install the new concrete pad, install the new shower, etc.

Lastly, if you represent yourself, be prepared to block out several days for court appearances, no matter if the tenant shows up or not. 

Two of these cases are worth watcching closely.The first is case 23-CA-005823 KIYOS CONCRETE INC Plaintiff vs BLACKTIP CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC et al Defendant.  

Are all posts going into dirt or are they patios/concrete anchoring to contend with?  

Even just a box store H&R Block type of professional if you don’t already use one to help maximize your deductions and write-offs from the real estate.

I had a property tented for termites, which broke some concrete roof tiles.  

More things happened than what was listed above, but I think my mind has blocked them out to protect my sanity.  

Yesterday Senate blocked further action on The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, H.R. 7024, which includes the extension of 100% bonus depreciation. 

I was thinking of doing a block refi on all of the homes but maybe doing 2 houses at a time is the better option now that you mention it. 

I stay away from historical buildings in general for all of the above reasons and more, unless it's a larger scale commercial building with concrete floors and great "bones" that can separate the uses/tenants better.