Dont suppose I'll get it...again, i've never done a real estate deal other than purchasing my house over a decade ago. without experience there's just so much i dont know.networking is a sore spot, i'm just not a people person. thats one reason i look at real estate. since i plan to have any properties managed, i wont have to deal with a lot of people. i imagine you'll scold me for this but whatever. i'm never going to be a people person and thats set in stone. it's something i have to work around not overcome.It seems I always get to the same point with real estate where I take the safe and easy route and leave my $ invested in the stock market. the thing that appeals to me about re, and i'm more focusing on rentals, non b&b, is steady income with an appreciating underlying asset. whereas the market is up and down. i can get totally safe 5% from short term bonds, but i know my principle is withering away from inflation (i dont believe the gubt bogus 3% cpi). with a rental house i could get 5% rental income, and the house will appreciate ~5% a year. that's a huge difference. the other thing i'm somewhat interested in is flips, but same story there, i just dont have the knowledge, and all the reading this forum or watching yt's in the world only gets to the surface as it's all airy generalities.

The older homes appeal to me as well.

It provides us with the flexibility we need to start renovations at a time when we have financial and plans set, ultimately increasing the property's value and appeal for future long-term tenants.Our decision is not just about financial gain; it's about providing immediate assistance to those in need, with the understanding that this approach also serves our long-term objectives.

Take a look at each room individually, mentioning both the structural and aesthetic elements.

It's less maintenance-intensive but might not last as long or appeal to higher-end tenants or buyers.

@Tanner Lewis the new build 4plex is already prepped to be built the builder is just waiting for a buyer before they start the project. so i wont have to go to a hard money lender. how its going to work is 10% of the total cost so 77500 i will have to upfront deposit to the builder. the builder will then go to get a construction loan and start the project. after 6months if i back out of the deal the builder will keep the deposit, if i continue then that deposit will count towards my down payment. and the cabins i am thinking to maybe build myself with a blueprint/kit or have a local builder help me with them. i dont want to do anything crazy just a simple but aesthetic cabin. but yeah will require examining the land and getting permits and all that.

It can use new windows and kitchen cabinets (the current ones are still functioning fine) but aesthetically and for value purposes, could benefit from a rehab.

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Aesthetically and from a maintenance standpoint, I would prefer one of the vinyl options over carpet, but I just had to deal with noise complaints that had carpet in the upstairs unit already, so I am nervous to spend the money and install either vinyl option and the sound is even louder than with the carpet. 

I've heard great things about the cash flow and the lower home prices are extremely appealing.