This approach makes the property attractive due to its steady rental income and immediate returns, and it can appeal to buyers seeking hassle-free investments.

A restaurant or café with outdoor dining could thrive in this environment (there are not so many around the area), benefiting from the steady local traffic while also enhancing the appeal of the residential units.

However, if managing a rental doesn’t appeal or if the market conditions favor selling, selling could fund a larger down payment on your next home and keep things simpler.

With a $35,000 renovation budget, we transformed the home, significantly enhancing its appeal and market value.

Monitor guest feedback to identify and address areas for improvement, enhancing the listing's relevance and appeal.

Strategic $12,000 renovations included minor updates to the kitchen and bathrooms, enhancing the property’s appeal to potential buyers.

Unfortunately, Texas has a law prohibiting HELOCs on rental properties and I believe they also have a 70-75% max total loans allowed on the property which cuts into the equity I've built and would only allow for me to access 30K which would make it less appealing to go through the process for only 30K.

Offering a quicker closing timeline or adding contingencies that reassure the seller can also help make a lower EMD more appealing.

I also don't understand why you would want to tie up your cash so long without the benefits of owning the properties.The scenario of you buying a few now and the rest in a couple years seems to be the most appealing for you both, why are you adverse to that?

Do you have a strategy for making these low offers more appealing to sellers?