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

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 a full-time job so I can only be part-time.

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

Anyone in the business knows there are scammers out there, it's out job to know right away who they are.

Your biggest asset, in my opinion, is that your husband is a contractor and can run the jobs himself.

Hi @Jacob GuttmanCongrats on your job and kudos for planning ahead!

Specifically, there's job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide, etc) and the population is growing (unlike Cleveland or Cincy).

A well-maintained property not only attracts quality tenants but also helps preserve its market value.Time Management: Managing a rental property can be time-consuming, especially if you have multiple properties or are working another full-time job.

You can also talk to the bank and ask them for advice for improving your credit score quickly.