The exterior got a fresh coat of paint, and I added modern fixtures inside to attract buyers.

The exterior got a fresh coat of paint, and I added modern fixtures inside to attract buyers.

The storage closet is storing a shower head, a toilet, and whatever else you threw in there.

Don’t forget heloc, DSCR, 2nd on primary, borrow from retirement accounts, credit card cash advance, property reserves, home improvement store credit, etc etc.

This gives you time to save or secure financing while locking in the opportunity to buy.Deferred Payments for Belongings: If the belongings on the property are a sticking point, you could offer to assist with clearing or storing them as part of the deal.

Give your property a makeover, a fresh coat of paint.

It's a primarily a utility asset, and secondarily a store of value against currency. 

But it gives you a chance to get a fresh start....make your place nicer, replace appliances, new paint, get rid of carpet and replace with LVP, Etc....

Originally posted by @Mark Whittlesey: I would get a UPS Store (or similar) box instead of a PO Box.It costs more but is much more flexible (is an actual physical address, can receive UPS and FedEx etc.)I had a PO Box for a while and got rid of it for exactly those reasons. 

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.