And just so you know, here are some of the factors an agent will look at to figure that out:Market Conditions: If the market is slower, going all in on staging can make your home look move-in ready and attractive to buyers who may otherwise be hesitant.

Try to be positive and understanding since there were lots of factors that led to delays.

The popcorn machine is nice, but not something that will be a deciding factor in bookings. 

The important factors of a consolidation exchange are the reinvestment requirements and the time frame requirements.

Detroit is appreciating rapidly, due to many factors, and it still cash flows or at least allows you to operate near break even.

I’ve focused mainly on Florida but have also looked at options in Sacramento and other slightly more remote locations in CA.While I’m familiar with value-add strategies (ADUs, renovations or storage rentals), these seem like heavy lifts for modest gains.

Short answer: Yes, laundromats can be profitable, but profitability depends on a few factors.

Have you decided on what your main focus and goals are?

You should have two main lessons learned from all this.First: Tenant screening.

Then compare that to what you’d net by listing it as-is—factoring in the time you save and the carrying costs you avoid by not renovating.It might seem straightforward, but once you dive into the numbers, the difference between renovating versus selling as-is can be surprising.