We purchased a cosmetic fixer upper in August of last year and have been sprinting ever since to get it the way we want it.

Building was built 2016 and it was named by the major of the city as one of the best cosmetically appealing medical offices. 

I added value by doing cosmetic updates and transforming the curb-appeal.What was the outcome?

Lesson learned: stick to cosmetic fixes unless you’re ready for the stress of a full reno.If house hacking isn’t working in your area, maybe look into single-family homes with ADUs or just an extra bedroom with an exterior entrance.

I’m fully prepared that there may be unforeseen costs, but I can’t even estimate properly for your standard cosmetic rehab… have you walked through the property?

I usually recommend them a third option, which is to buy a 2-4 unit that needs cosmetic rehab.

Because it is mostly cosmetic, the cost to remodel isn't horrible but you can still get the properties at a discounted rate.

Make only cosmetic changes because on the resale someone will likely want to remodel anyway.

On the flip side, you could purchase in lower-risk areas like Gwinnett, Cobb, and Fulton County and have a cosmetic rehab, but it'll come with a higher purchase price. 

., cosmetic fixes rather than full gut rehabs) might be a safer entry point.