Gain is sales price less cost to sell less adjusted basis.Adjusted basis is original purchase price plus improvements minus accumulated depreciation.

With down payments, improvements, commissions, title work, holding costs etc....

Here's a link https://www.mass.gov/how-to/check-a-home-improvement-contrac...IMO vetting contractors is important.

Quote from @Michael Calvey: Airbnb just dropped their Q4 numbers, and something caught my eye that hosts need to pay attention to: while they're raking in $2.5B in revenue (up 12%), they're dumping massive resources into platform "improvements" - 535 of them to be exact.As someone who follows the hosting space closely, here's what's interesting: they're clearly betting big on AI and tech upgrades, but what does this mean for hosts' bottom lines?

Quote from @Devin James: We’ve slowly been improving our homes the more we’ve built and the more feedback we get from our Buyers2021 – Added 8ft doors throughout the home2022 – Added a new elevation with stone in the front of the home2023 – NO carpet in the bedrooms, LVP throughout the home2024 – Added hurricane impact windows & new color options2025 – Adding Ceiling FansGotta be open to feedback and adjust accordinglyThis can be the difference of your home sitting on the market for 4 months vs 1 month where's the modifications and pictures?

Again this is based on no major renovation/improvements if the house was acquired in bad condition. 

Today, I seek out like-minded individuals who share my values, focused on long-term success and making a meaningful impact.What sets me apart is my dedication to creating real-world, tech-driven solutions that improve efficiency while benefiting both investors and the communities we serve.

This approach has not only improved our operational efficiency but also helped us stay on top of opportunities without getting bogged down by the details.Have any of you tried alternative strategies or found other methods that work even better?

Businesses that embrace change and continuously improve their products and services are more likely to succeed.

However, I’m actively managing my investment, taking on risk, and improving the property, which has significantly increased its value.