While its frustrating as you were told something different, it does not overwrite existing lawsI live in a street that has an easement for the first 15 ft of driveway and we have had several neighbords put in gated entry and brick walls which is in the easement.

I did a bunch of research on this before, and they ended up being the best value (although not the cheapest out of the gate). 

Paint, trim, full perimeter fencing, 2 gates and landscaping are starting.

While that's certainly not ideal, my leverage was low to start with and my loan maturities were ten years so I have staying power to sell into a better market.Looking ahead, anything I'd buy would have to cash flow out of the gate in a higher-rate climate. 

Hey @Shaheen Ahmed, A lot of deals aren’t top performers right out of the gate, but the key is finding ways to maximize income to offset costs like taxes.Stay consistent with analyzing deals you’ll find an area that works for you.

Business is about relationships; with the right relationships, you'll have much of what you need to get out of the starting gate.

Solid 2-4 unit properties are so scarce in these areas (~21 sales in last 12 mo between the 2), the market simply doesn't allow a buyer with a low downpayment to enjoy any "income" out of the gate.

It is in an enclosed gate area that can only be opened from inside the fence so I'm leaning away from using it as storage space while I have other guests staying there.

Great property, 4BD, 3BA (full), 24 hour gated comunity, pools, rec, all the bells n' whistles.

I'm a fan of gated yards and higher-end security doors and will install chain link and even some wood privacy fencing if I think the house/area warrants it.