I told the owner that I wanted to improve upon the neighborhood and he gave me a lower price.

The improvements boosted its market value, leading to a successful sale at $65,000 on 8/21/2024, showcasing our strategic approach and effective project execution.

to boost your initial outlay, or to improve the properties, etc... 

Benefit refinance: - Get a lower interest rate - Use cash for property improvements

It has inspired me to look at some improvements we want to make in the months ahead!

Especially considering it looks like he bought it for 225k in 2021, with minimal to any improvements.

But the main reason I came back after the app was eliminated was to simply help people not make the same mistakes I did.It would be cool to somehow improve my knowledge, networking etc thogh.

However, you can expect to recover about 50-55% of your investment when selling the home.Improve curb appeal, which is what you mentioned before, clean up the exterior, add landscaping, and make minor improvements to enhance the property's first impression.

While you can’t take bonus depreciation every year, you can take it in the year the property is placed in service or when you make eligible improvements.

This helps improve your return on equity (ROE) by moving your investment into a property that potentially offers better cash flow and appreciation.