Explained you to improve your credit score so that you could qualify for financing.

Call them speculators if you will) game in my mind, unless of course it's forced appreciation caused by repairs and other improvements you've made.

I am a little lost on MHs as to how to evaluate an improvement and the return that can be expected from it.I just bought my 1st MH and am in the planning process with it.

Either learn and improve yourself or be happy where you are.Besides going afoul of SEC laws, advertising (begging) for money, you'll seem despite too.

We own a duplex that cash flows okay right now but we are improving the property this summer; adding two more bedrooms and will be doing really well when everything is done.We have been searching for a home for the last couple months and of course I am looking for a great deal.

Adding more into the estimated repairs, adding vacancy and property management makes this a less attractive investment unless more upfront improvements are done to increase the income.

Short answer; it's cheaper.The lease is 100% expensed along with depreciation of improvements, increased cash flow, building costs are depreciated, residual is written off, tax liability impact is less, if not, they don't go there.

For a rehabbing business it may not make much difference due to relatively quick turnover, but I am curious as to what other business owners/investors are doing.I am also wondering about the tax implications of rehabs in terms of "repairs" vs "improvements", or if it even matters.

As you're starting out its important that recognize what makes a deal and then as your skills levels improve due to your greater experience, investment in additional training and education, and your association with successful peers, you'll be able to work on and profit from opportunitues that don't appear to have merit.Also, you may have to "touch" a lead numerous times before they show any interest and respond.

For tenants who are not abiding by the terms of the rental agreement, such as your aunt's situation, I would hold off on making any improvements and just tend to necessities.