Typically, depending on the LTV - and we wouldn’t go above 50%, we’d be looking for a 18 - 25% annual return.  

Properties are typically $100K.

Out-of-state investors typically focus on larger cities like Louisville or Lexington, which dominate about 75% of discussions I have with OOS investors unless it's an STR market.

I would vote bookshelf, since in long term rentals, typically, you want the least amount of things you will need to fix, as possible.If short term rental, than Murphey bed would be my vote, typically.

Typically on old houses it's cheaper for a seller to put vinyl siding over old asbestos boards then replace and ripoff.

And, these were typically also underwritten with the idea that a downturn was inevitable.

It’s possible but honestly, there is no benefit to doing a portfolio unless you have too, typically LTV’s are lower and rates are higher.Many pros to doing them separately rather than bundled.

Example: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/real-estate-vs-...The problem is that these articles typically address averages.

The lack of communication is typical in this business and a reason why we opened and have done well. 

We do some cosmetic improvements to bring homes to our standard, typically carpet and paint, upgrade lighting etc.