This is not the cheap markets but the higher cost markets.This year I added a half bathroom out of existing space in a very expensive area. 

This is what makes it non-passive. 

I am exploring options - sell his place, use is as a rental or take some equity out if it to purchase another property (I was thinking maybe a short term rental on the lake)?

Marcus as it relates to RE how to keep going other than w2 I can think of a few.1.

Does anyone have any ideas for some investing related side work or know of any investors that need some remote help with their business?

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: @Orlando Johnson Are you still looking at buying this property?

Does anyone know of a good resource for this type of rental or a good contract attorney?

Quote from @Mike Donovan: Found this thread as I am researching Landlord insurance as it relates to student housing.  

This would allow for a longer carry back with up front cash flow.

The model flagged listings that could likely generate more revenue with better descriptions.4.Market Comparison: Using Zillow Zestimate APIs and AirDNA, they compared similar properties in the area and forecasted how much more the property could make if the photos and descriptions were improved.5.Property List: All of this data was organised into a Google Sheet for further review.6.Automating Outreach: They used Claude to generate personalised outreach emails and DMs to homeowners, pitching offers for the properties.The entire process revolves around identifying undervalued homes that look worse online than they actually are.Has anyone seen anything like this?