I installed new floors and painted, and worked with my husband and a contractor to install new windows, rehab bathrooms, and build a deck.

However, you would need to consider the cost of installing a new in unit washer dryer set.

If I were able to acquire my next investment through cash and/or bridge loan, install my section 8 tenant and show a couple of months of rental payments, is there a lender out there that would use that lease and its accompanying Housing Assistance Payment contract I would have with the local housing authority? 

Back a couple of years ago, there were financial government incentives to install the panels as well as very low (or possible no interest) loans.

It could be installed from outside the house or if you are doing a significant rehab you could even DIY it from the inside. 3.

I have a smart thermostat installed so I can monitor the usage also.

You can also rent the units from vendors who will install and service them and will share in profits but at least you don't have to worry about it.Overall I'm a fan of cc payment - scrapping for quarters is annoying, this is 2024.

- I am planning to have a contractor tear out the current carpet and install new vinyl.

Know this, those companies only provide equipment and do not pay the contractor enough to install it.

Before the tenant moved in we installed new walls and carpets, and there's no trash left on premise.After they moved out, the walls are drilled, one area has a sunken-in section.