Expect buyers to experience delays as new flippers scramble to navigate these requirements and pin down reputable contractors willing to handle the work within reasonable timelines and budgets.3.

You won't be able to buy in an already super trendy area with your budget however, so I'd look just outside of those to areas in the "path of progress".

If you have any tips on reaching more people and building a pipeline while staying budget-friendly, I’m all ears.Looking forward to learning from this community, sharing what I know, and getting back into the real estate game full force.

Depends on your budget and location.

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!

It has to fit with your business model and budget.

Who provided you with the reno budget? 

Do you understand how to budget for maintenance, capital expenses, and vacancy/turnover?

I no longer entertain buyers agents from Carbutti and Company due to a past bad experience with one of their agents.

. --- Logically, this tells us they really don't have a means to pay or they have no intention of paying.2) How many somehow adjust their budgets to pay rent PLUS EXTRA to catch up!