beware anyone who reads this: I was under the impression the PO would take my many old cheap stamps like currency then re-stamp my letters at .49 each but no, you've got decorate your envelopes with however many stamps needed to equal .49 cents. 

These were purchased at floor n decor (tile and flooring store in Chicago land area).

She loves design and decorating and has done a fabulous job in our home, so I know she'd be a huge help on the same for real estate ideas as well.I'm now in the process of getting the money straight. 

You will find having them deliver it and decorating yourself will save you a ton of money. 

How nicely are the homes decorated/furnished?

If you have a real knack for decor & hospitality (not just your opinion, but your friends & family have always commented on how nice your house looks), maybe airbnb or renting rooms out in a house (not necessarily your own home-- there is a real need for single people to have housing, & communal housing is a thing.

**Not feeling at home**Tenants are rarely allowed to decorate the property the way they would like.

Nicely decorated.

I guess I’m just reluctant to put any money into renovating like we had planned and decorating this house if I am going to be held under a tenant law. 

We had painted and put new flooring in right before she moved in and everything still looked new, was neatly decorated, and even smelled nice.