By focusing on cost-effective improvements, investors can significantly enhance property value.By first Identifying which renovations offer the highest ROI—typically kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal. 

@Lee Banks I learned by reading.

They are known as the Winthrop Factors-The purpose for which the property was initially acquiredThe purpose for which the property was subsequently heldThe extent of improvements made to the propertyThe number and frequency of sales over timeThe extent to which the property has been disposed ofThe nature of the taxpayer’s business, including other activities and assetsThe amount of advertising/promotion, either directly or through a third partyThe listing of the property for sale through a brokerThe purpose of the held property at time of sale; the classification as an investor or dealer is determined on a property-by-property basis.To me intentionally buying a property to renovate it to resell it for profit, twice in the same year, and opened an entity to do it in ....is going to be ordinary income and not capital gains. 

A professional home inspection can help you avoid costly surprises by uncovering potential issues before you buy, renovate, or rent out a property.Key Areas an Inspection Should Cover:✅ Roof – The home's first line of defense.

But by putting it into a broadly diversified index fund like others have mentioned, you'll get the higher "expected" returns of the stock market.  

The vast majority of your wealth gain in real estate will be by holding properties long term and the appreciation/principal paydown will slowly but surely help you become wealthy.For 90% plus of people out there who are looking to start, house hacking is the best way to go.

By having additional parcels, investors can generate more equity and value compared to simply adding an ADU.

Raising Rents - Renting by the Room What was the outcome?

Here are my recommendations for you.Since you and your husband own the duplex under an LLC, with one unit as a mid-term rental and the other as a long-term rental managed by a property manager, having the right insurance coverage is essential.Your property manager’s $100K liability requirement is low.

Refinanced in 2023 and cashed out $40,000 to reinvest○ Address -  Mount Laurel NJ. 05054○ Managed by a property manager.○ Purchase Date - 10-15-2020○ Purchase Price - $230,000○ Original CoC 4.8%○ Current CoC 15.04%○ Current Value - $400,000How did you finance this deal?