I gave her some runway to get her finances in order and although she can be a bit of a squeaky wheel, she pays on time for the past 2 months.As the person is still paying, I would just stay on them about the late payments, collect the late fees and inspect the property to be sure they're not damaging the inside.

Stick to budget and focus on tenant-friendly, durable finishes.

Going to agents will spin your wheels and is not worth it.

This way you get the more durable finish on the doors, so they don't chip as easy but you save money by not replacing all boxes too.Counters: granite comes in all shapes and sizes.  

It's way too risky for the lender not to have an experienced hand at the wheel.

This way, you’re not going all-in on a new roof before you need to, but you’re also avoiding costly water damage that could eat into the savings.In other words, patch it up, keep it durable, and wait to replace only when there’s no life left in it—Tonka style!

I’ve been realizing more and more that I need to find a way to just get a deal done on my own to get the wheels in motion, which most likely would need to be long distance given the price constraints in my market. 

What are the best sources for atractive durable furnishings that minimize life cycle cost.2. 

I would be spinning wheels trying to figure this all out on my own.Accountability is a huge part of the program & that benefitted me and my business in a huge way.

It's a really beautiful warm color that is neutral, durable, and cheap.Wall color: Snowbound works but just know that it tends to be slightly colder.