But as someone trying to get their first deal, I am not hoping to get a great deal but just an okay deal, which means a cap rate around 6-7% with at least neutral cash flow to start off.

That always makes it so much harder to rent, or secure a great tenant.Here's my standard go to list now for long term rental updates:-LVP that looks like wide plank white oak-Ultra Pure white on all the walls-Vertical/ modern stack backsplashes and showers-Pop of color on the cabinets (pop of color can include black too)-Butcher block countertops (lower end) or white quartz countertops (higher end)-Modern light fixtures in brushed brassKeep it neutral still but a couple of style choices with the light fixtures (which are cheap) and it will appeal to the masses.Good luck! 

They have to treat the buyer as a customer not client (or switch to transaction broker (neutral paper-pusher not coaching either side) but it’s kinda too late for that as they’ve already advised the seller on listing price etc.).

We use a product called Vital Oxide in our flips to neutralize odor and disinfect.

A true investment club is a place where investors can talk about a huge # of different offerings in a neutral setting (and away from sponsors and their spin).

We always thought we would hold this property as long as we can, and cashflow is not really an issue but thinking about dropping 100k on repairs for a property that is cashflow neutral at best gives me major heartburn. 

But with your inside-the-box thinking, I would definitely not recommend that you purchase Real Estate anytime soon.Hi Bruce, very neutrally posted, and wise.

An alternative if you wanted to keep it rent neutral would be to stipulate payments on the 1st and 15th of the month, which would give you an even 24 payments over the year. 

I PERSONALLY feel the attorney should be neutral and alert me to red flags and lay out my options.I 100% understand why my real estate AGENT would push me, so ...

Savings you’re trying to capture by going Chinese may very well be neutralized if you have to send an inspector to a Chinese factory to perform inspection and certification.