Fund higher quality cosmetic / light rehab for durability and dignity for tenants.

The light rail makes it still an easy commute.

Long-term wealth is it's superpower, and yes, you have a little cash flow to keep the lights on. 

U already noted closest we put NO WIRE closet racks in our finish carpenter does all our closets.. the other thing we do is put a light in each closet on a switch small thing but man do they like that ..

Also, your transactional fees appear to be too light which only makes the profits more lean....$5k carrying costs between debt service, builder risk, general liability, taxes and insurance.....and $7K for the exit.

Here’s why:Affordability: You can find solid properties here well within your $200k–$300k budget.Cash Flow Potential: Indianapolis has a growing population, a diverse economy, and relatively low property taxes compared to some other midwestern markets like Cleveland.Investor-Friendly: Indy is landlord-friendly with strong rental demand, especially in neighborhoods near downtown, universities, and revitalized areas like Fountain Square or Irvington.If you’re open to a strategy involving light renovations, there are plenty of opportunities to add equity and boost rental income here.

., lighting, HVAC, or carpeting), they can claim a deduction for the remaining undepreciated value of those items.

However, hearing your perspective helps me see it in a new light.

I had a STR in another market get shut down by zoning, so I put construction workers in there on a 30+day stay over the summer and now have a MTR tenant to keep the lights on through May after which I'll sell since I have no guarantee on having another 30+day contract next summer.

When get unit all set, lights on, door ajar, you go outside to curb view, go to wide-side shot and you start video.