I threw the last crowd out of my daughters home because it was a mess.I mix Fabuloso in with a chem cleaning agent we get in 5 gall pails from a local chem company as little else was working on tough stains, like red wine, dog & cat etc etc.

Me too, make different sauces / spice mixes every few days.

I’m aiming for a mix of appreciation & positive cash-flow after some value add work is done to the property over the course of first year of ownership.

Perkins - I'm based in Atlanta and fund a lot of SPEC new construction projects here, from 1-4 to 30-35 door multifamily and mixed use. 

Phase 1 - demo of a greenhouse sitting on part of the land - site utilities and 12-unit building turkey construction budget $2,043,100.00 -- $2,177,500.00The estimated rents would be approximately $1k per unit on average for mix 1 2 & 3 bedrooms- I feel like construction is so expensive and the market doesn’t support higher rents from what I’ve researchedShould I : 1) try to partner with the local government for affordable housing loans and grants?

PGH has some great neighborhoods, but it also has some very, very rough neighborhoods (and some areas that are OK, but which may become rougher over the next 5-10 years).At its root, your question is whether you, as a first-time investor, should buy an OOS property in a C or D area because the property cashflows well on paper.This is one of the most commonly discussed topics on the forums; here’s my response taken from a previous thread:Usually, "new investor" and "out of state" don't mix.

This project is a heavy lift due to the fact a zoning variance would need to be completed to change it from industrial to mix/use resi and the building would need to be registered/accepted on the historic list. 

That could be a classic example of mixing monies, thereby rendering the LLC pointless, or it could be setup as a property management company with paperwork showing that it is renting out the property on behalf of the owner.

I'm considering diverse options for reinvesting the proceeds ($200k+) from a planned 1031 exchange and am open to various strategies:Las Vegas/Reno: These markets offer potential for both cash flow and appreciation, but I'd need more information on their suitability for mid-term rentals and current market conditions.BRRR strategy: This approach could be attractive for value creation, but I'm hesitant about out-of-state management and require a turnkey or experienced team to handle renovations.Other locations: I'm open to exploring other markets offering favorable investment opportunities, particularly turnkey properties or areas with manageable maintenance requirements.My preferences:Turnkey properties: Minimize management headaches and focus on cash flow.Limited appreciation: While some appreciation is welcome, cash flow is the primary priority.Shorter-term rentals: While Airbnb isn't an option in my current area, I'm open to exploring short-term rentals in other markets.Avoidance of major renovations: My recent experience has solidified my preference for well-maintained properties.Current portfolio:3 duplexes in Missouri (mixed performance)1 single-family home in Memphis, TN (turnkey, positive experience)Questions for the community:What are your thoughts on Las Vegas and Reno as potential investment destinations?

Remodeled a house before that had several animals as pets in the house (dogs and cats both) the animals were not let outside to use the bathroom (from what it looked like ever) we sanded down the hardwood filled a pump up sprayer with the odorxit (super contracted stuff mix as stated in bottle) sprayed all of the floors till they were soaked with it then opened the windows to let it all air dry.