it sounds like you upgraded your management company for sure. 

A clean, neutral-looking curb gives prospective homebuyers a chance to visualize their own additions/upgrades.

For properties that need upgrades, rehab or furniture, investors will need the time or team to execute. - Performance expectations.

- The tenant may be granted permission to customize the property such as painting the property to their liking or upgrading flooring or customizing bathrooms which can create more feelings of a sense of ownership in taking care of the property.- The rents are usually $100-$200 higher than the average rental amount which can create a higher monthly cashflow.- Tenant takes care of most of the fixes and repairs for the property, except for large ticket items that should have been taken care of before the tenant occupied the property.

The lot size, the pool, and the quiet cul-de-sac location provided great bones, and with the right upgrades and modern touches, it could command a much higher price in the competitive Hamptons market.

This included modernizing the kitchen with high-end appliances, upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, and adding hardwood floors for a luxury feel Lessons learned?

This included modernizing the kitchen with high-end appliances, upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, and adding hardwood floors for a luxury feel Lessons learned?

A mortgage lender can help determine if refinancing or tapping into equity might allow you to acquire additional properties.Consider a 1031 Exchange: If you're open to selling a current property, a 1031 exchange can defer capital gains taxes while enabling you to upgrade to a larger or more profitable asset.

In some cases, it might even mean you can buy your next house all cash.Financing Home ImprovementsThinking about upgrading your kitchen, adding a home office, or tackling other projects?

Document all improvements with before/after photos and receipts, highlight upgrades that add value (kitchen, baths, etc.), and research comps in your area to ensure your property aligns.