So instead of waiting for the problem to compound until the lease is over, the plan is to replace the carpet immediately rather than try to muck with cat urine and get it 80% clean with various other solutions.

Both of these questions will be answered more clearly by nailing down and defining your goals and what youre trying to accomplish.Personally, I will not be leaving Charleston unless this area drastically changes for the worse.

Your goals and what you're trying to accomplish.  

Try a new approach.

It wasn’t an easy path—in 2014, I even filed for bankruptcy while trying to launch a business.

. - What exactly is the red tape you are trying to avoid? 

. - Lastly, the colors are basic and I think we're seeing a shift where buyers aren't just wanting the black/white kitchens anymore, maybe try to find some accent pieces you can add in for cheap.

It's a burn hazard to someone trying to walk around it, they're going to be constantly brushing by hot metal. 

•Use business credit or 0% interest credit cards strategically—just be careful with repayment timelines.Next StepsThe biggest thing you can do right now is surround yourself with experienced investors, agents, and lenders who have done what you’re trying to do.

As a new investor, don’t try to be an expert at everything right out of the gate.