Plus, some management software even offer their own access control hardware.

More people probably looking in the cheaper/median priced areas as well with inflation kind of hitting peoples wallets more the last year or two.I think updating the units and being more aggressive on price is really all you can do since we obviously aren't in control of the economic factors.

Consider all of your life dimensions and what can you wallet and your time afford. 

Get recommendations from the local ace hardware ect.You can start by hiring them on project per project basis to see how they operate and quality of work…unfortunately you will never know for certain, no matter how much research you do, until you work with them!

Do the carpet and countertops, change the hardware on the cabinets if they are still in good shape. 

The Guarantor agrees to be personally liable under the terms and obligations of the Debtor in this Agreement.Borrower's Known Assets: Home in Florida with 300K+ in equity, bitcoin in wallet $500K, 401K $500K+, two small businesses (equity unknown).I hope this is enough info to get the conversation started.

However, minor cosmetic repairs or repairs to personal property cannot be deducted such as paint, replacing broken hardware, fixing leaks or holes, etc.(2) If you have other types of investments (e.g., stocks or mutual funds) that are operating at a loss, if you liquidate those investments to take a loss, you can use those losses to offset your capital gains.

Which reminds me....I know Worcester is smaller but if you're adding legal living space they may want a survey of the lot, architectural plans for the added space, don't forget about permit fees and other things that will hit your wallet. 

I know you think of the kitchen remodel as a "considerable cost", but often times old cabinets can be refurbished by painting them and possibly changing hardware.

Not for the faint of heart or the shallow of wallet.