I'm very open to learning new strategies & old strategies, cause new strategies & old strategies that still work come to light everyday, And can never know to much about a industry that's always evolving and changing 

Starting to see the light, but this deal would be my first deal focusing on equity gain and appreciation. 

The first thing you notice is the amount of natural light!

Painting has started on the interior (Benjamin Moore - Smoke Embers in case you were curious), as has flooring and lighting.

My area is relatively low crime, but had one place that someone broke a window to get in.... probably a homeless guy looking for a place to sleep....got scared when neighbor turned light on.I put in a SimpliSafe unit... portable, easy to set up, multiple options- you can use a webcam and get alerts on your phone and future tenant can pay for full service if they want. 

Initially we did a light renovation on the rental unit and a larger renovation on the 1st floor.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

It’s got strong rental demand and a big community of investors, which makes it easier to find deals and support.If flips are your goal down the road, consider a house hack that’s a light fixer-upper.

If you’re below $275K, focus on high-impact upgrades like improving curb appeal (landscaping, fresh paint), refreshing the kitchen and bathrooms (new hardware, lighting), or adding energy-efficient features (smart thermostats, LED lighting).