The buildings house either ten or 20 units, with no garages, but have decks.   

We do take advantage of deductions- maxing out both 401ks, HSAs in 2023 and itemizing deductions and will do so in 2024 - so we fall at the lower end of the 24% federal bracket (MAGI of $240-260k- so additional ordinary income is 24% income tax plus whatever Medicare/Social security we must pay on the $40kI know I can retain all the earnings in the LLCand 1031 exchange until we no longer have W-2 wages to reduce our taxes, but I plan on using the $40k for a personal home improvement - replace two HVAC systems and install a new wood deck and landscaping).

Small upgrades, front/back decks What was the outcome?

In 2024, we are upgrading the outdoor space to include a putting green, a nice firepit situation, a playset, and expanding the deck.

Just realize that not being local - you are already having the deck stacked against you.

Logan house has an outside bar area in the back, tap house has lots of beers, and kids has a nice outside deck. 

Check BLS & U6VC bailed in July, Y combinator meetings look more like a beggars banquet & pitch decks are worth less than a deck of cards.Its somewhat doubtful that AI will carry the bulk of the labor force, especially considering it's designed target is eliminating $180k year admins etc.Yes we've always been the tech hub, the question is how much market compression will happen in "middle income jobs" 120k to 180k4-1-24 fast food min.wage is $20 p/hrAll things being relative of course most will be ok, but market compression does affect some, not all, but some.

I would avoid ceiling fans that are low in the room because they will tape stuff to fan blades.

It is expensive for what it is, but I can assure you the snow blades destroy trucks, so they certainly have to pay back their wear and tear much quicker than on a normal truck.  

Budget is 25K, there's different work like paint, fence, lighting, LVP/EVP, decking, refacing cabinets, some hardware replacement..