We had already been planning to do some maintenance and repairs (repave driveway, re-insulate attic, replace two broken faucets, other minor items), but were wondering if, for tax reasons, we are better off waiting until we close on the new home and this is no longer our primary.Can this work count toward tax deductions as preparatory work on rental property, even if it's currently our primary?

I would also know about the surrounding area's as well.

We renovated the upstairs with included: new kitchen countertops and backsplash, adding a half bath and laundry room to the main floor, refinishing the hardwood floors, painting everything, refreshing the main and master bathrooms (paint, new fixtures, regrouting tub/shower surrounds).

Hello Everyone,I’m in town for the next couple days and looking to go to some meetups and network with anyone in the surrounding areas from Daytona over to Tampa if anyone’s available.Happy Holidays and hope to meet any of you. 

Sometimes if you are renting the unit and it is not insulated properly, then you hear footsteps and conversations from next-door units, so tenants complain a lot, but there is not much you can do.Also, one time the unit above mine leaked water into my unit, and the HOA said I needed to talk to people living above mine to fix the issue and they didn't have the fund to fix the bathtub from leaking into mine, so I had to pay for the repairs.Sometimes working with HOA and is painful, but other times is easy if the unit does not have problems

To start house hacking, research neighborhoods like Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, and South Side, while for multifamily investing, consider East Liberty, Squirrel Hill, and surrounding suburbs.

I agree on the bathtub walls, I do a surround vs tile typically (but again depends on the class of asset)

Hey everyone! I am very interested in pursuing a career in wholesale real estate. I am reaching out to inquire if anyone offers  mentorship programs for individuals eager to learn and grow in this industry in Ohio?
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I'm struggling to find ordinances surrounding the requirements and regulations with this strategy in Cleveland heights.

Familiarize yourself with the process, plan, research, and surround yourself with experienced investors and professionals.Good luck!