Quote from @Sam Walls: Hey Marcus, I work with a lot of investors in the Philly suburbs, and I can tell you that connecting with like-minded people in the early stages of their journey can make a huge difference.

Also a buddy of mine lives in a mythical city called Austin, where he swears while sober, said he saw guys 3-D printing houses, well foundation/walls etc.

Focus on key areas first (like floors, walls, kitchen, or bathroom), which may help you handle the costs more gradually, even if it means moving in furniture or updating fixtures down the line.Also, since the tenant left it in rough shape, be sure to document all the damage (photos, receipts) in case you decide to pursue reimbursement through their security deposit or in court.

So they opened up the wall to start the door, and immediately the HOA opposed it. 

Within 2 years of this or during a tenant turover, you have to pay to have your walls tested for LPB lead based paint, no exemption on property size (ex:sfr or 500 unit) Unless it was built after 1978, certified free of LBP, SFR or duplex and rented under 6 months, and some other wacky exemption.  

A turn key would be great, but I am open to doing repairs along the lines of walls and flooring updates.  

Which in a way, is fair, but I believe this is their loop hole to only fund the low hanging fruit deals, and stick people with a bill of 4-7k and a property search app that isn’t that good in the first place. anyway, I am always looking to connect, dining the next project, and get it funded!

I almost always hang around but I also tell them.

No way I'll have taxes hanging over my head into October just because they're too busy with others to file on time. 

He is also planning on a tile accent wall.