Based on the photos we wouldn't recommend a full paint job.

You lost your job and are still jobless eight months later.

Just remember to consider the local job market, population growth, and rental demand when making your decision.

My wife and I both have decent paying jobs, but after paying rent, vehicles, student loans, etc, there’s not much left over for saving, let alone 20% down.

If they can do the job for that price, you should hire them immediately!

New roof, siding, soffit, fascia, flooring upstair, repair fencing, yard work/landscaping, new flooring upstairs, new vanities, kitchen remodel, new paint job What was the outcome?

Now we chase dreams in a world redefined, Where rules once golden are left far behind. 

Consider emerging Sunbelt markets like Phoenix, Tampa, or parts of North Carolina (like Raleigh or Charlotte) that continue to see high migration and job growth, driving both appreciation and rental demand.

Managing a short-term rental (STR) can feel like a full-time job.

In other words, the cap rate becomes fairly meaningless upon transfer.Your job is to assess whether or not you can make a good profit after buying the asset at whatever the sale price is.