It's always a plus when you can get your property valuation increased and the tenant pays for the new item, just so long as your downside risk is mitigated, too.Good luck!

It's great to ask these questions in the forums to get a feel for things but it's not a substitute for getting "official" advice from an REI-savvy tax pro that you have hired.Regarding what to deduct versus what to capitalize (and depreciate over time), your tax pro can walk you through that for each line item.

It was enough time to put together an overnight bag with a few essentials, and Torres told the woman she could come back for bigger items later.

Just food for thought.

In the short term, they need immediate help such at food, water, and lodging.Your entitle to your opinion, but I believe most people are compassionate to those impacted by Mother Nature related events whether in is hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes, tornados, fires, etc.

I didnt see my tax bill showing a line item.

If you are hungry and you have no food, you will do anything for food because you have to.

Have someone who doesn't live in the home walk through and itemize the things that need to be fixed or improved.

COSTS:  I would look at any-and-all things needed to run an STR including items that are often done by owners--for example, property management.  

But I would be missing items necessary for taxes, etc.