You might choose not to renew leases, make improvements, and then raise rents after taking over.

Utility improvements.

Spear's comments about required capital improvements as they relate to rent increases and a captive audience/ trailer trash mentality. 

We also have a huge budget allowance from the city over the next few years to improve public transportation measures within the city.

With things like the ONE Linden plan in Linden, which is a 50M plan to improve the neighborhood.

Furthermore, it aligns with the growing trend of home improvements that enhance daily living while maximizing investment returns.

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Your best option would be to refinance your loan (if any) and get a construction loan for the improvements.

While I’m open to both turn-key and fixer-upper properties, my preference leans slightly toward value-add opportunities where I can improve the property and increase equity or cash flow.That said, I’m also happy to consider turn-key options that provide immediate cash flow if they fit within my investment strategy.

I do have a very specific and curated buy box, so I know what i'm looking for in terms of zoning, lot size, buildable/improvable sqft, location, etc.With that being said, do you still not recommend going through sheriff sales?