Sometimes we view something as an expense, but it could provide more value and should be categorized as an investment instead. A concrete example is rental renovations. You may consider the costs of improving your unit as a negative cash flow but in reality, you may be making headway for a future positive cash flow. A major reason landlords perform rental property renovations is to limit vacancies. Adding more value to your rental engages more potential tenants and inspires your current renters to renew their leases. You should aim to offer yo…