One thing that I wish I didn't take lightly when I first joined is not doing the due diligence required on deals and trusting every community member I encountered.

Finally, you will want to seal up the walls about 3' or so with Kilz or Shellac ( I prefer pigmented shellac as it seems to work better) Another thing you can do is go through with a black light at night and run it along the walls.

We were hopeful everything would resolve itself.Finally, in March of 2024, we got the green light.

Has anyone else gone through this exercise and can shed some light on the positive and negative aspects of the different approaches?

Some people use that term lightly, but you can only have one "homestead". 

Hi All, question hopefully you guys can shine a light!

OKC (I always pick on this market) I might use 1-1.5% a year.Renovation Scope & Budget:Break down the renovation budget per unit and scope of work.Identify whether renovations are light ($5-10k per unit) or comprehensive ($15k+ per unit).

I'm[Mary Light ] from [Cape Girardeau, MO ], passionate about real estate investing for [ about 4 to 5 yrs ].

But everything else like moving walls (non load bearing) recessed lights etc.

Here are a few thoughts based on my experience:Unique Amenities:Outdoor space: If you can create a cozy outdoor area with a fire pit, string lights, or a hot tub, it can set your listing apart.