Can I deduct this as a repair or is this considered an improvement. 

@Steve L. haha none taken, don't want to start a mid-west versus west coast war on BP!  

A lot of the stuff in Phoenix was bought, 1 or 2 years ago, no improvements were made, and now they are trying to sell for $50-60,000 more than they paid.

;-)   http://www.myfourseasonspainting.com/Dexter Tillis of Little Business Home Improvement is my favorite handyman - http://www.lbimprove.com/

They don't have to right to expect you to improve it.

However, since it's mobile, you can rent them out, and develop a Self-Storage Facility WITHOUT having to pay property Taxes - Because the units are mobile, not "permanent improvements"! 

@Leigh Ann SmithProperty values for this year are already set so 92K will be the value for 2015Property values are based on the condition of the property on Jan 1 so if you bought now and renovated prior to Jan 1 2016 you could very well be valued on the improved value. 

But if there are any remaining adults or eggs after the 2nd, the 3rd will take them out.It's much easier and effective to treat an empty unit versus one with people (and a food source in them).

And I am a Lowe's employee and get great deals on home improvement items.

I highly recommend them, they've been well worth the money for me versus taking all my work to a lawyer.