I suppose that makes sense because assuming the current owners didn't keep up with market rental rates-I am pairing old rental rates with the current "market price" on the property, so my debt service will be higher, and yet my rents not high enough for a solid DSCR ratio.

This eliminates any type of contractor mark up on materials.For materials, it's about pairing base level with upgrades effectively to drive value.  

I still wear mask and a new, clean pair of gloves.

When pretending to know what you’re doing on Instagram trying to leverage a free pair of tight work pants?

If you pair up with some one that is equally motivated you can hold each other accountable to action.

There really isn't a middle ground for blinds because all of a sudden you're looking at $30 for a similar sized pair that likely hold up but tenants are not known for cleaning blinds at all so I expect those to look dirty and they are a pain to clean.

I can pick up the pair for just over 500 dollars when they have the 11% rebate.

Pairing them with good pulls is critical, a 4" wire pull doesn't cut it anymore as far as aesthetics go.

It generally involves pairing with an equity partner and/or talking the seller into offering a carry back.  

Especially when paired with grey.