.$40 goes even further with vegetables, chicken, and fruit. 

In many ways I am thankful for the surprises at my FL property that forced me to make this pivot and become a better, more versatile investor.

Purchase price: $45,000 Cash invested: $37,500 Sale price: $115,000 Outside Work - Remove chimney, repair roof, add roof over entry way, all new siding, new gutters, soffit and fascia painting, porch staining, stucco foundation, sloped the yard for water control, overgrown vegetation removal, and new landscaping.

We immediately got our landscape contractor to work clearing this jungle of trees and vegetation.

One classic had a $180k Fed Tax Lien on it that went for around $25k & another with an EPA designated lead soil issue (complete with a do not plant vegetables in the backyard warning) & that went for around $4500.

It can be very versatile and work with SFH and small multifamilies. 

As you've mentioned, things can happen along the way that might derail your plans, leaving you in a significantly compromised financial situation.When I'm considering a property, I want it to be versatile enough for multiple exit strategies. 

REHAB BUDGET and SCOPE OF WORK : $90K ( built into loan) $30K for each Gutted unit$5K per existing unit x6 = $30K TOTAL Spend was $100K $4500 for Foundation issues, landscaping, etc 2 gutted units: new electric- 200 amp upgrade Blown insulation for attic ( r38)new sub floorNew insulation throughout New sheet rock ( 5/8 fire wall for exterior living room walls, kitchen and in stair well) New 6 panel doors throughout with all new satin nickel hardware New 6 panel Steel Front and Rear Entry Doors New plumbingNew HVAC system( all electric got rid of gas) New ThermostatNew lights New Hot water heater New kitchen layout ( removed half wall to open up to living room, built alcove for fridge to increase floor plan) New white shaker cabinets with hardware, countertops , fridge, stove, range hoodNew LVP throughout New Carpet in bedroomsNew bathrooms ( vanity, tub, enamel over steel tubs, tiled surround, vent fans, vanity lights, faucets, low flow toilets, shower heads, and actuators) Added 1 new window in each kitchenOther units: ( completed in 409 B and 407 D ) other units will be rehabbed once tenants move out New LVP in LR, BR, Kitchen and hallwayNew Carpet in BedroomsNew six panel doors/ hardwareGlazed existing tub/tileNew shower hardware Low flow water options ( toilets, shower heads, actuators throughout) New water heaters ( 407 D) Replaced AC 409 A ( it was 28 years old) New Fridge 409ANew Fridge 407CNew Stove 407 A Painted stairwells ( versatile grey) had attractive/durable commercial grade carpet installed on stairsInstalled new lights in stair well and motion sensors in 409 Installed Motion Sensor Flood lights on all the cornersInstalled Video Cameras on problem areasHad Duke Energy replace old lights with brighter LED on two poles Installed keypad entrance for both exterior stairwell entrances Cleaned/ repaired other AC units Fixed any issues with plumbing as neededFixed any issues with existing water heaters Installed new black shutters on both building Implemented quarterly Pest Protection Installed raised landscaped beds for 407 ( parking lot facing) Installed new Numbers for both buildingsPainted all exterior doors black installed new hardwarePainted central mailbox black We are still actively repositioning this property and will have another two tenants moving out end of this month ( September) but the property has generated enough profit from the other units at the increased rental rate that the business will be paying for these upcoming turns.

REHAB BUDGET and SCOPE OF WORK : $90K ( built into loan) $30K for each Gutted unit$5K per existing unit x6 = $30K TOTAL Spend was $100K $4500 for Foundation issues, landscaping, etc 2 gutted units: new electric- 200 amp upgrade Blown insulation for attic ( r38)new sub floorNew insulation throughout New sheet rock ( 5/8 fire wall for exterior living room walls, kitchen and in stair well) New 6 panel doors throughout with all new satin nickel hardware New 6 panel Steel Front and Rear Entry Doors New plumbingNew HVAC system( all electric got rid of gas) New ThermostatNew lights New Hot water heater New kitchen layout ( removed half wall to open up to living room, built alcove for fridge to increase floor plan) New white shaker cabinets with hardware, countertops , fridge, stove, range hoodNew LVP throughout New Carpet in bedroomsNew bathrooms ( vanity, tub, enamel over steel tubs, tiled surround, vent fans, vanity lights, faucets, low flow toilets, shower heads, and actuators) Added 1 new window in each kitchenOther units: ( completed in 409 B and 407 D ) other units will be rehabbed once tenants move out New LVP in LR, BR, Kitchen and hallwayNew Carpet in BedroomsNew six panel doors/ hardwareGlazed existing tub/tileNew shower hardware Low flow water options ( toilets, shower heads, actuators throughout) New water heaters ( 407 D) Replaced AC 409 A ( it was 28 years old) New Fridge 409ANew Fridge 407CNew Stove 407 A Painted stairwells ( versatile grey) had attractive/durable commercial grade carpet installed on stairsInstalled new lights in stair well and motion sensors in 409 Installed Motion Sensor Flood lights on all the cornersInstalled Video Cameras on problem areasHad Duke Energy replace old lights with brighter LED on two poles Installed keypad entrance for both exterior stairwell entrances Cleaned/ repaired other AC units Fixed any issues with plumbing as neededFixed any issues with existing water heaters Installed new black shutters on both building Implemented quarterly Pest Protection Installed raised landscaped beds for 407 ( parking lot facing) Installed new Numbers for both buildingsPainted all exterior doors black installed new hardwarePainted central mailbox black We are still actively repositioning this property and will have another two tenants moving out end of this month ( September) but the property has generated enough profit from the other units at the increased rental rate that the business will be paying for these upcoming turns.

Working with both buyers and sellers sets your business up to be versatile and thrive in various economic conditions.If you want to niche, a good way to go is to make yourself the 'market expert' in a specific neighborhood or a few neighborhoods - the go-to person, with a simple website or sites with an easy to remember domain name(s) dedicated to each one showing recent market activity, local events, and then market to those neighborhoods with market info postcards that send people to the website.