However, before using your home equity as leverage, think about how it will affect your total financial condition and investigate the possibility of a higher appraised value after renovations.Speaking of which, it's imperative that you obtain a current appraisal in light of your recent progress.

Let this thread to be a place for constructive, productive conversations, networking and working together to make some money and bring some positive light to this frowned upon industry in RE world.Thank you all for your insights, opinions, comments!!

Also they make the room brighter during the showing by reflecting the light from the window back into the room.

Investors from CA,AZ,NV are often seeking a reprieve from the density and anxiety of urban living and the Oregon Coast offers ocean, rivers, lakes, dunes, mountains and outdoor activities year round to unplug (or plug in?).

That being said, dev. deal investors can be compensated higher returns than acquisition investors in light of the additional risk. 

Somehow, seeing it that way has ease my fear/anxiety. 

It can be expensive to work with a GC on light rehab projects, so going with a HELOC may be more beneficial.

Plus MAYBE you can light the spark that leads them to investing and financial independence.

My advice is to hire thoughtfully, offering a full-time position even if the workload is initially light.

My tenants want compensation, just wondering if any could shed some light on this issue?