I like the idea of focusing on bathrooms, curb appeal, and opening up the kitchen/living space.I’m definitely working on building a solid team, especially with real estate professionals who understand investor deals.

We understand that but frankly we are extremly reluctant to ablidge.

I'm a pretty handy guy but this would be outside of my realm, but my experience helps me understand how much this type of improvement should cost.Improvements: remodel kitchen and bathroom, paint interior, fix exterior scafolding.How should I go about finding a contractor?

Ensure you fully understand the fees, interest rates, and any potential prepayment penalties.4.

Hi Jon from Boyertown, PA-You and your fiancé are interested in buying your first short-term rental and wonder profitable areas to purchase with a budget up to $500,000.I would look at places along the west coast of Michigan, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and near Ann Arbor, MI.It is important to understand the local STR regulations in each community and partner with a property management company that can help your navigate that and manage it well for an excellent guest experience.Don't forget to look into bonus depreciation and doing a cost segregation study to increase the tax benefits of ownership and if you "materially participate" in the management of the property per IRS guidelines it can offset active W-2 income which most real estate cannot.To Your Success!

You'll never get your best deal until you understand what the other side is dealing with. 

I understand and appreciate the S&P tracker strategy but end of the day / career means big tax penalties.HSA is a priority for us this year and we modestly contribute to 401ks, employer ESPP. 

If you like to be risky with your capital maybe try putting it in some index funds, crypto, or stocks that you believe in and understand and then take it out when its made a good return and then use it for the downpayment.  

I also appreciate the time you took to call me and help me understand better how Roofstock operates today as opposed to some of my understanding about the company.  

I've done this several times, it can be a little awkward sometimes but most tenants understand.