My goal is to fill the hole and paint the bathroom.https://www.lowes.com/pd/DAP-3...

Just another lens to look at the problem through.Hope that helps!

Kevin, a great resource would be to call my partner Len Zickler who used to be a city planner and now works heavily in the development space. 

Your situation sounds extremely similar, and I would look at the problem through that lens.

What about;RefinancesLOC’sCap ExRepairsSelling gainsSelling costs Legal feesYour examples are really over simplified and I fear are leading new investors to look at deals from a linear lens.

Hi @David Lens, welcome back to the BiggerPockets forums!  

That place is undoubtedly worth more as a multifamily as to make it single again would take a large amount of rehab money, so you will be happier with that lens for appraisal.

(the bronze/gray tinted lens)  The white or frosted do better (and resist a bit more heat).As Nathan said above, if at some point you want to take them out and all, wait until you install a new roof (usually removing the old one first), and then do the structural work (for larger openings) and cover-over then.JsRoofing.comIf you have more specific questions, feel free to email or message me!

Try a colorful shower curtain in the bath.It looks like the photos were taken with a water spotted lens. 

I view this with a lens of optimism not fear.