People read too many blogs and think maxing out leverage is good, but most of the time it's not if you are newer because of what @Chris Seveney said.Having equity in your home is a balloon you can keep in a closet for things, but too many people rush to use it.

You are not rehabbing to sell, so I would not refinish them.

There's too many people flying under the radar and having work done by people professing to be contractors, that aren't.

Let’s connect ♥️ Valley View area is the biggest area people are looking for.

Google the difference between PA landlord laws and TX landlord laws and you'll see why MHP investors are fleeing PA and trying to sell their assets as quickly as possible.

Many people have had bad terrible experiences in the past, and with the direction Airbnb is going I don't think its a great idea to rely on them. 

Hi Everyone,It is a good possibility that I end up selling one of my properties.

There are a number of property management specific companies that help people hire these employees.

TONS of people don't follow that rule and have done very well, but I wouldn't recommend it for your first property.I live in Chicago but don't invest here for the most part.

I didn't make much money, but the most valuable aspect of the experience for me was learning how to find crafts people, acting as my own general contractor, and then learning what order in which to do repairs and improvements.