We are finding many properties needing light to moderate rehab in the 100-125K range.  

But if those payments feel like dead weight, Dave Ramsey’s “debt-free” mindset could be worth revisiting.Here’s a quick story to illustrate.

And as these threads keep going and things keep coming to light it sure is looking that way.

. - Property type (single-family homes, duplexes, or small multifamily)- Min/max square footage or number of bedrooms and bathrooms- Desired cash flow or ROI metrics to ensure profitability- Property Condition (turnkey, light cosmetic fixes, or heavy rehab)- Neighborhood type (A/B-class areas for appreciation vs.

In my market you can do a cosmetic rehab: new kitchen, floors, new bath, recessed lighting, taking down some ways, screwing down floors, new paint, baseboards, trims, casing. 

What type of lights do you have that are $250 more than usual (was this over the course of a month)... 

STR investors aren't really looked at that favorably in our mountain communities these days, putting it lightly. 

I enjoy college football, video games, and lifting weights. 

I recommend starting with a turkey or light-value add deal first for any novice or intermediate investor investing out of state.

Put $10-15K in to get a brand new kitchen, refinished hardwood, recessed lighting, and brand new bathroom.