We will see if anyone else replies. but based on Carolyn's post above I might give Rentler a spin.

A total random spin of the wheel and what happens?

Then pick the ones I like, put my own spin on it, and match those options to the budget friendly versions.Some of my favorites that I believe will appeal to the majority of buyers AND not break the bank are as follows:Kitchen- white shaker cabinets, or two-toned (as John mentioned).

It spins off dividends and mirrors the whole market so there is considerable safety as more than just a hedge against inflation.Many FIRE enthusiasts put every extra dollar they can into VTSAX and are able to retire much earlier than the average person.

The caveat to that, is that you have to choose the right partner, or you will butt heads, have trust issues, and end up spinning in place and making no real progress.My partner in REI is someone who is strong in the skills that I am not.

I have been learning, researching, purchasing tools, networking etc but I feel like my heads been spinning on where to get started.

If you could find two flip-and-hold properties a year that met even a 90% cash-out refinance metric, you could build a portfolio of a dozen rentals before you even had to think about where to access more capital.That might be a slower strategy than you hope for, but if you did it that way, you'd definitely have a stable, productive portfolio that would spin off a fair amount of cash-flow.

I’m looking to flip and rent but spinning on what to do and get things started.

Buyer could have asked and PAID for a live human appraisal on day three BUT appraisers do not do termite inspections/inspect dry rot/ or declare there is a mold hazard.

So when the water service was turned on at the street, based on the technician, he said for a few minutes he saw the meter spinning and turned it off within a few minutes.