This was one of my favorite before and after project pics where we opened up the ceiling to add a good looking stairwell to the upper square footage.

My favorite method: a chunk upfront, smaller chunks as they go, and the final 10-20% after the work is approved by you.

I have grown my AirBnb's into a handful Guest Favorites and rank in the top 5% and I'm always improving.

@Mike HernI bet you can go to your local grocery store and also find these types of deals like you can your favorite cereal.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Do you have any pics of some of your favorites (before/afters would be nice).Maybe some curb shots, and an interior rehab your most proud of.Do you self-manage/collect the rents yourself?

You’re already giving strangers the equivalent of a cash gift every month.

what are your favorite tools to discover and compare real estate markets?

My overall favorite part is the the designers/owners Dave and Susan are always there to help or answer any questions. 

Save and wait unless you can find a killer seller financed deal.And by relative willing to lend  you $2000 - you will want to ensure it is a gift (a true one).There is a difference between lend and gift and it can have a meaningful impact on if those funds are valid for financing sake.