Real Estate Investment

Rental Properties: Your Guide to Countertops

Rental Properties: Your Guide to Countertops

As a property manager or landlord, you want countertops in your rental properties that are durable and affordable. Here is you guide to determining which countertops will go best in your properties.

How to Maximize the Value of Square Footage

How to Maximize the Value of Square Footage

Since square footage is integral to determining home value, you need every bit of information available to you when it comes to square footage standards. Here are 3 ways to maximize the value of square footage on your listing:

2020 Idaho Top 10 Home Improvements for Return on Investment

2020 Idaho Top 10 Home Improvements for Return on Investment

With refinancing interest rates at appealing lows, you might be considering using your home equity as a means of making the home renovations you’ve been wanting. However, not all renovation projects come with the same rate of return on investment (ROI). Here are the top 10 home improvements for your Idaho home.



Thinking of Remodeling? Here’s Why it’s a Good Investment in Any Economy

Thinking of Remodeling? Here’s Why it’s a Good Investment in Any Economy

No matter the state of the housing market, the cost, and effort of a remodel could very well be worth it if it’s something you’ve had in mind for a long time. Remodeling almost always gives you a significant boost to the resale value if that’s your intention, while the added beauty and comfort make living in your old home a new and exciting experience.

Deducting Property Improvements vs. Repairs: What’s the Difference?

Deducting Property Improvements vs. Repairs: What’s the Difference?

If you’re still working on your tax filing for this year or looking ahead to next year’s, you want to understand what the difference is when it comes to deducting a capital improvement on your home versus what constitutes a repair. These are two separate distinctions in the world of tax filing that can have an impact on the value of your deduction.

Your Guide to Better Flooring for your Rental Property

Your Guide to Better Flooring for your Rental Property

When managing your rental property, finding the right flooring will determine the cost and labor you regularly put into the home. The right flooring can save you both time and money.

Consider cost and durability when making your decision for each room of your property.

Rental Properties: How to Cut Maintenance Costs and Labor

Rental Properties: How to Cut Maintenance Costs and Labor

How much wear and tear can it withstand before the user starts to show? How much does it cost to fix the damages? How often do you find yourself paying for expensive repairs?

With maintenance costs cutting into your rental profits, you want to think long-term when it comes to upgrades and preventative maintenance. While the initial costs of these upgrades might be expensive, you’ll find you will save money in the long run through low-maintenance renovations.

Improvements vs. Repairs: Tax Definitions and Differences

Improvements vs. Repairs: Tax Definitions and Differences

Determining what qualifies as a capital improvement versus making a repair is important, considering they are calculated differently when filing taxes. When preparing your taxes, you should always consult with the IRS and|or a certified accountant to decide what deductions are applicable to you and your specific situation.

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