To look at and the foreclosure properties to search are good not that great though since everyone is looking at them and also banks try to sell them for market value 

You can search my name and see some interesting examples from clients that are pretty cool.

@Daniel Sam just did a quick search on Zillow in those areas roughly (just put the map over those general zip codes) and there are about 152 homes currently listed for sale that are 3+ bedrooms, less than $150k, and single-family houses.

So I am familiar with soflo.One strategy I am trying to implement is The 4-3-2-1 Strategy:Start with a 4-unit property: Live in one unit, rent out the others to cover your mortgage and expenses.Repeat with 3-unit, 2-unit, and attain your dream home last (1 unit property)After 12 months of living in each property, consider a cash out refinance to use equity for improvements or further investments, if beneficial for you.Build a real estate portfolio of 10 rental units in a 3 year span while generating rental income.

Would it make sense to invest in improving my home, then refinance with a bank to extract the created equity, and then use that money to purchase a rental property?

I have been involved in many foundation repairs and we get the improved foundation up to as good or better than new.

She had the money, yet chose immediate gratification over improving her long-term financial stability.Always remember, THEY ARE TENANTS FOR A REASON!

In the past I just give them a 10% deduction in rent for one year until things can improve. 

A quick search led to https://nelsontreehouse.com/. 

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