The average home in the US cost 400 BTC 5yrs ago. Today that home costs 4BTC. Looking at the math, it would still make sense to hold BTC and cash out for expenses when required.

BTC is will appreciate multifold over time considering the inbuilt scarcity.

General Real Estate practice around maintenance sits with the landlord particularly for services like HVAC, and other large expenses. To stay competitive you are limited on what you can pass on.