I rarely ever get nonsense repair requests and when I do I explain why the upgrade/unneeded repair isn't happening so the tenant understands why it's nonsense.

Time to upgrade!

I see this as a major problem for me because I have done quite a few upgrades to the home since I bought it and I would like my potential buyers to see it.

You do want to save money for updates, upgrades, contingencies.Hopefully your rent goes up over time...so that will help your cash flow.  

Upgrading your insurance may make the most sense as your first step to increasing your defenses. 

Hello All,I am trying to understand how depreciation of a long term upgrade (Solar) is calculated for tax purposes / understanding the real cost. 

This 3 Bedroom / 2.5 bath home comes with a series of upgrades including: distressed wood flooring, custom lighting, granite countertops throughout the house, custom paint, new dual pane windows and sliding door, custom tile work, built-in audio system in master bedroom and living room, stainless steel appliances, built-in wine fridge, washer / dryer, and so much more!

It was September 2018 and my portfolio at that time consisted of a 6 unit building with 3 storage units that is worth $410k and brings in about 4k gross a month, and in a neighboring town I have 3 duplexes and a half of a duplex all within a block a part of one another. 225k, 170k, 150k and 98k purchase prices and rents ranging from $950-$1,300. all units were bought with good tenants or only empty for maybe 2 weeks after I purchased the property and all but one of the duplexes, the 150k one, were upgraded in last few years.That September I thought it would be a good idea to try my first BRRRR.

This is based off of much less upgraded houses recently sold in my neighborhood.The remaining balance on loan is 230KI do not know if doing a cash out refinance would make my monthly payments and property taxes much higher to gain access to the money or if using a HELOC would be a good way to go or even if there is a way to pay off the loan with the equity.

Fresh paint throughout, added landscaping to front yard, leveled yard in back, added sod and fixed fence to create better entertaining space, designed and upgraded main and guest bath.