You could even buy properties out riding cash with that much dry powder.

So my questions is:1) Should I just remove the wallpaper (in the powder room) that we left there and have a blank wall or have it replaced?

The current rates make cash flow tight but there are deals.Keep your powder dry and keep looking hard for THE deal.Be careful to not create requirements that make finding one impossible, keep an open mind and think about what's possible.

Go up after a great snow day to Bretton Woods, Wildcat, Spruce Peak, Stratton and its all thick powder!

It's funny you say this as 5 years ago there where only very few investors interested in the Toledo market.As inventory has all but dried up nationwide, folks are starting to look elsewhere.And some of those "not so sexy" markets back in the day like Toledo are finally getting a tonne of attention.I caution investors looking at other markets than the Midwest.Prices seem high and deals are very hard to come by.In such instances it's always good to have dry powder ready for when the tide turns.Toledo in my opinion is still a safe bet since I haven't seen it recover anywhere neat to market highs of 2006.Here are some of the key areas that we invest in and where all of our investors are buying:436064360743609436114361243613I'm also attaching screenshots with outlines of the exact location within our target zip codes.As with any investment or business.It always comes down to finding and working with the right people.The market stats/demographics don't work for you.The right people do.I hope the above helps anyone looking to invest in Toledo.Much success to all :)

So the problem is typically a half bath/powder room is adjacent to the living/dining room for access by guest.

You are in control of your own money and can have quite a lot of flexibility with the dry powder.

As for staples I supply the basics like salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cinnamon and sugar.

The second bath is just a powder room so only one shower/tub.

If they're staying, a couple of pics of the kitchen will help me see what general style you're working with.Good plan to remove the outdated tile in the entry and hall, and do the powder room as well, all replaced with hardwood.