While this is something I can endure, it’s far from ideal for someone who doesn’t have full dexterity with their hands or clear vision.

the long-term effects of this decision: Converting a 3 BR house to a 5 BR house would be the optimal move here, as it won't cost us much and it will greatly enhance the appaisal and cash-out refi amounts later this year, no?

I'm open to any information that would enhance my research.

Once that is done, then you can focus on other things on how to improve or enhance your business.

Whether you've landscaped, added green enhancements, renovated kitchens, or added amenities, you may have increased the value of the property.

It seems more and more like airbnb is a viable strategy for people to enhance their returns in all kinds of markets.  

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But other benefits include easy access to MLS/public records data, ability to schedule your own showings, write your own offers, other commissions from personal network, enhanced networking from other agents/broker.

We lived in the top unit and enhanced the value with a nice paint job new flooring and added a ceiling fan, added a half bathroom in the single house and lots of exterior work.

With an improvement budget of approximately $85,000, we completed:-New Interior / Exterior Paint-New Windows-New Flooring-Fully renovated lower unit Kitchen and 2 Bathrooms-New Forced Air Units-Sustainable landscaping including installation of new water-saving irrigation and drought tolerant plants-Significantly enhanced the look and feel of the property through strategic renovations, delivering additional value to the property.The duplex currently projects high-end curb and interior appeal which provided for an increase in rental rates of nearly 40%.