This is a good business, it can and will change your life if you Execute!

There's no shame in working at fast food or anywhere else to have a stable life - you do what you have to do.

The relative is moving states trying to change their life.

Maintenance, the life cycle of commercial W/D, and the cost of converting from coin-op to debit card operated? 

If you sell the homes, what investment could you buy and what would your cash flow and quality of life be after? 

Then figure out the time and energy you can commit to investing and other life priorities to be.

@Devin JamesNothing in life is typically handed to you and nothing is typically get rich quickThe most successful people I know show up everyday and grind it out- they don’t let a failure destroy them - they get up and keep going.If you also read all the great business books etc they all say the same thing - be humble, be consistent and have a plan.

I don't want to work my entire life away.

We're looking to renovate something before the end of the year to accomplish 2 things: 1) Improve home value so we can get appraisal, refinance and leverage that to buy a new property. 2) Take advantage of the tax credits that are out there in 2024 before the new year or is it better to wait until 2025 and just hold onto the cash I have at hand.Here is a list of renovations that will need to be done eventually:*Brand new basement kitchen (cabinets + add seating area - we already have brand new dishwasher, fridge, gas oven)*New standing shower in the basement bathroom*New Siding*AC/Furnace for unit 1 are close to end of life but still functioning*New Fence/landscaping*New Windows for the basement*New Garage (unstable, concrete shifting, very old)*Solar Panels on the roof (There is a $0 down payment lease option w/ sunrun, but I'm hesitant to move forward)*Renovate master bedroom closet for tenants (it is old & has built in entertainment center that is very dated)*Repair Catch basin*Adding better drainage system for back door.Greatly appreciate any help, insight or advice!

You'll have 100% equity and can live off the cash flow the rest of your life.