Mistakes I see people make is they plan on living there a short time and over renovate the property where they will never get the money they put into it back. 

It's a big money maker for architects, engineers, and contractors, but not a huge opportunity for investors, nor should it be. 

They are worth the money for a good hot tub that is mentioned all the time in reviews and doesn't have a ton of issues.

They could make more money working part-time at McDonald's.I think construction is one of the best opportunities if you can find the time.

We utilized the down payment program and use our own money to fix it up.

It is very easy to save money working in public accounting.I forgot what my dinner allowance was working at the big four 5 years ago in a major city(I think it was like $20?)

Seller financing, private money, and subject-to deals can open up opportunities that others might pass on.🔹 Maximizing Value – A distressed property isn’t just about fixing what’s broken; it’s about repositioning it for the best possible return.

I only plan to manage these two from out of state until we're able to refinance our second home as we're losing money on this particular house for rent as we bought this home last year. 

Cash and Hard money How did you add value to the deal?

By donating the owner will have the money they want.