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Comment on Mobile Home repair service in Central Texas? by saaanen

saaanen — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:39:55 +0000

Look in the yellow pages for "manufactured home service companies". They can do all you want.

Comment on Mobile Home repair service in Central Texas? by Dave

Dave — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:39:55 +0000

USA You would be better off to install a concrete masonry block foundation around the perimeter of the home. More costly than skirting, but keeps the cold and rodents out.

Comment on Mobile Home repair service in Central Texas? by Three_Kings_Clooney

Three_Kings_Clooney — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:39:55 +0000

If you can’t call around for local home remodelers in your area (which sounds like you need), use the link below–and get Free Estimates from them as to the cost involved in the installation of the skirting and other repair projects you have on your list to do. This is the only true way of assessing who is available in your area and the cost involved, as the cost of material and labor greatly varies by location; so what one person says on here does not get you any closer to understanding what costs are involved in this project without the use of local contractor estimates.

Here is a handyman site I use often, which has a section devoted to home improvement articles, where you’ll also find towards the far left bottom of the following home improvement page a bright, kind-of-orange home-guru Bob Villa-endorsed ad that offers up to four (4) Free estimates that can be given to you very fast from local remodeling contractors in your area (again, this free-estimate offer is towards the very left-bottom of the following linked page):

http://yourhandymanzone.com/Your_Handyman_Zone_How_To_Pages_Home_Improvement_Zone.htm

Like I said, get a hold of some local remodelers. In exchange for giving them work, you also might be able to get a good deal on the material from the remodeling contractor, since, usually, they have access to wholesale pricing on building material given the great amount of installations they do. That’s the way to go. Good luck with your project!

Comment on what home repairs are tax deducable? by Michele N

Michele N — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:07 +0000

There is a residential energy credit that possibly you could use. It would involve new energy efficient windows, or doors as well as a natural gas or propane water heater as well as adding insulation. There are a few more that involve solar panels. Check into it if any apply. Do keep receipts for repairs though that can add to the basis in your house. Hope that helped.

Comment on what home repairs are tax deducable? by bostonianinmo

bostonianinmo — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:07 +0000

None on your personal residence are deductible.

If it’s a rental property then you can deduct them on Schedule E along with the rental income and the other rental costs.

Comment on what home repairs are tax deducable? by Judy

Judy — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:07 +0000

Home repairs on your personal home are not deductible.

There is a residential energy credit currently available for a few specific types of home improvement, such as new windows and doors.

Comment on what home repairs are tax deducable? by Pam H

Pam H — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:07 +0000

They are deductible if you sell your home within two years of the repair or if it is rental property.

Comment on what home repairs are tax deducable? by Tim

Tim — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:07 +0000

None. Unless they are for a rental (income) property.

Comment on My Mobile Home was fire damaged. Repairs cost more than the home is valued. Can I get out of the land lease? by Bill P

Bill P — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:11:19 +0000

Don’t count on it.

Doesn’t hurt to ask.

Sorry.

Comment on My Mobile Home was fire damaged. Repairs cost more than the home is valued. Can I get out of the land lease? by Jay

Jay — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:11:19 +0000

Before I contacted an attorney, I would talk to the landowner and see if he/she is willing to work with you.

Even though the lease doesn’t appear to give you an out, the landlord may be willing to. Give that a shot first.