With investor's properties, depend on how risk averse they are, I fall under either just follow their criteria or maybe coach them my insight if I feel they are open to ideas.

Starting out can feel overwhelming, but it's great that you're already thinking about risk management with vacancies.

I feel like a 100 year old home is going to have a lot of problems even it's renovated - if I hold it long enough it'll appreciate but will my appreciation outweigh all my repairs and Capex.

. - That's how people feel heard and important.2.

Many investors feel the same way.

The rental had ratty furniture, a record player prominently featured in the marketing but it had no speakers, missing basics items in the kitchen, lots of drunks in the concrete hallways that reverberated right into the bedroom at 2am, a strong odor of urine outside, and more.We have super hosts in this forum that have hundreds of 5-star reviews and are masters of the craft, but I look at their rentals and see they don't have any artwork on the walls, decor is basic, they do nothing to make the guest feel welcome, etc. 

I feel like having such a low payment and rate make it stupid to choose selling the house, but since I haven't been in this position before, I thought I'd ask here. to d The other consideration you would want to consider is your VA entitlement if you are hoping to buy the next house with a VA loan.

@Phillip Austin feel your pain!

If you’re just getting started in real estate, feel free to reach out – I’ve been coaching new investors for a while and am happy to help you however I can. 

It feels like there’s always a surprise—whether it’s skyrocketing material prices or finding something unexpected during the demo—that eats into the budget and profits.I know there’s always more to learn, so I’m curious—how do you approach rehab budgeting?