Happy to report I took back possession with well over $140K in equity.Thanks for shedding light on the creative side of real estate.  

We are finding many properties needing light to moderate rehab in the 100-125K range.  

These areas have good rental demand and opportunities to add value through light renovations.Build Your Team: Work with a realtor familiar with investment properties (like me!)

A nice multi family property that you can do some light fixtures on sounds like a perfect strategy for you so you and your wife can have your own unit.

If your manager is just 'keeping an eye' on things, collecting/reminding on a few rents here and there and some light cleanup while being compensated in free or reduced space rent then classifying them as 1099 subcontractor is great. 

Lots of investors simply want to go "bold" on all of their projects by using sharp color contrasts, busy tiles that catch your attention, and modern lighting that looks like it belongs in a hotel.

Sellers and Brokers need to know you can close. 

There can be a lack of natural light but it can be designed for it.

I emphasized the quick closing timeline and my ability to pay cash via hard money financing to strengthen my offer.

Probably not even close.