When all was said and done, our $12k got us:New windows throughoutInterior and exterior painting for the house and exterior painting on the garageA small amount of roofing - The house's roof was only a year old, but the cover for the back porch never got redone for some reasonGutter guards along the whole houseNew floors throughoutNew kitchen appliancesNew bathtub enclosure (including moisture-resistant drywall)Some light electrical work (new lights, flipping out receptacles, etc) What was the outcome?

So just by starting you can work through the resistance. 

A-frame house does not need a foundation because its walls are light and at the same time resistant to rupture, and you can make an unusual layout of the house, such as https://www.boutiquehomeplans.com/ranch-house-plans, and not worry about load-bearing walls.

, I agree with Lauren that you should hold on to the Boulder rental, as it’s such a great market: easy to find quality tenants/ high demand, rents are increasing, supply is always going to be limited by open space protection and geography, diverse and recession-resistant job market, etc.

Owner is facing foreclosure, probably ...The more brokers resist answering my legit questions the faster I run away ... seller said he was paying utilities nd adding it on to the invisible tenants "rent" ...

Hahaha - saw this and resisted commenting...still not going to.

You took the path of least resistance and got burned.Make sure you have tenant contact info, lease and ledger, a NEW PMC and then fire this PMC.

My understanding is that both will require maintenance but steel is ultimately more durable, fire resistant, and generally considered more aesthetically pleasing.

Look for areas that are less prone to natural disasters or have more stable insurance markets.Risk Mitigation: Invest in properties with features that can help mitigate risks, such as fire-resistant materials or homes built to withstand hurricanes.Insurance Planning: Engage with insurance brokers who specialize in high-risk areas.

Originally posted by @Ben Leybovich:I haven't had a job in 3 years - that's cash flow.I saw your post and couldn't resist.