Focus on key areas first (like floors, walls, kitchen, or bathroom), which may help you handle the costs more gradually, even if it means moving in furniture or updating fixtures down the line.Also, since the tenant left it in rough shape, be sure to document all the damage (photos, receipts) in case you decide to pursue reimbursement through their security deposit or in court.

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Quote from @Ricardo Lemus: Hi there,You guys probably went thru some of my post already and even help me with some experiences - Thanks a lot :)This time, after 6 months on this, I think part of my brain is saying that somehow I am in the right direction, and the other part is saying something is going on with the rent price I have set for my properties.

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Keeping thorough records helped save the negotiations. 

Here's her most recent thought on the matter if it helps: "Lack of inspection during building by project managers [is the problem].

I also created imputed equity through the entitlement process that helped me achieve an 88% LTC loan through a bank + invested 20% of the total equity as the GP  and 25% of the LP equity.