"Favorite holding period is forever" -BuffettOn the other hand I'm manic when it comes to business, always looking for the next thing, how to improve the current situation.

If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.

We got to bounce ideas off each other to see how we can help each other improve our businesses. 

These updates improved the property's appeal and market value.

Improving the house can Increase your cash flow a little. 

Provision re Improvements - State what improvements, if any, tenant is allowed to make and whether landlord's consent is required. 5.

In the beginning for me it was skill that needed improvement.

Basis will be what you spent to purchase the property, plus improvement costs.3.

With existing properties, you can start earning rental income faster and build equity through sweat equity by making improvements yourself.

It's a fine balance between economy and what you would do for oneself, but creating a space that feels like home should be of primary focus.If you're looking for some insight into re-leveraging any investment properties for capital improvements, furnishings, etc, some lenders can utilize AirDnA projections to qualify.